Respiratory Therapist Registered; PT- Night), Somerville

Job Overview

Respiratory Therapist Registered – Part‑Time Night Shift – Somerville, NJ (RWJ Somerset). Pay: $44.75 – $54.88 per hour.

RWJBarnabas Health is looking for a qualified part‑time Respiratory Therapist to provide treatment, disease management, control, and care for patients with cardiac and pulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.

• Valid New Jersey State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• RRT certification by National Board for Respiratory Care
• BLS certification and ACLS certification
• NRP certification required within 60 days of hire

• Night Shift, 36 hours/week
• Part Time Schedule

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents required information in patient records.
• Performs arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results, interpreting results relative to acid‑base balance and ventilatory status.
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co‑oximeter.
• Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end‑tidal CO₂ monitors and ventilators.
• Performs and interprets weaning parameters and simple bedside spirometry as ordered.
• Responds to codes, performs CPR, and is prepared for resuscitation as required.
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations.
• Provides and maintains patient airway, including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral‑pharyngeal airways.
• Extubates patient as ordered by physician.
• Assists during bronchoscopy procedures.
• Reports pertinent information to oncoming personnel.
• Provides appropriate in‑service to patients, families, physicians, nurses, and clinical staff.
• Maintains the department in an orderly and clean condition.
• Verifies that physician orders are complete, appropriate, and checks for possible contraindications.
• Administers medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols.
• Rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
• Assess and interpret patient status using laboratory, radiology results, vital signs, and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care.
• Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality and effectiveness using evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines.
• Correctly complete all patient records and documentation as per department policy, including assessment, plan of care, and performance improvement fields.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in oxygen therapy (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC) for primary patient populations.
• Select, apply, verify, and troubleshoot device interfaces and modes of therapy.
• Assess effectiveness of therapy and report adverse reactions such as skin irritation.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation for primary patient populations.
• Report adverse reactions or side effects (e.g., skin irritation).
• Comply with all department, infection prevention, and safety policies and procedures; demonstrate knowledge of national patient safety goals and relevant regulations.
• Determine priorities and organize work and time to meet them.
• Interact tactfully with a diverse workforce.
• Perform emergency airway care procedures and maintain patient ventilation during emergent situations.
• Perform arterial punctures and analyze blood samples.
• Complete all mandatory competencies and net‑learning training within specified timelines.
• Attend external and internal educational programs as part of continuing education.
• Ensure continuity or discontinuation of therapy is appropriate.
• Meet attendance guidelines per RWJBH policy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

This job description is not exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet…