Respiratory Therapist Reg

Job Title:

Respiratory Therapist Reg

Location:

RWJUH Somerset

Department Name:
Respiratory Care

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.07 - $56.23 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Respiratory Therapist – RWJBarnabas Health

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory care services to patients in accordance with physician orders, evidence-based practice guidelines, and departmental standards. The therapist assesses, treats, monitors, and educates patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while promoting optimal clinical outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of patient safety and quality care.

Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams, the Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, manages advanced respiratory support devices, responds to emergency situations, and participates in patient care planning. The therapist is responsible for evaluating patient status, recommending appropriate interventions, and ensuring accurate documentation and continuity of care throughout the patient experience.

Responsibilities include:

• Administering respiratory therapy treatments and procedures as prescribed by physicians and documenting all care provided in the patient medical record.
• Performing arterial blood gas (ABG) sampling, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results, including evaluation of acid-base balance and ventilatory status.
• Conducting daily preventive maintenance, calibration, and quality control testing for blood gas analyzers and co-oximeters.
• Setting up, operating, monitoring, and troubleshooting oxygen delivery systems, ventilators, pulse oximeters, end‑tidal CO₂ monitors, and related respiratory care equipment.
• Performing bedside spirometry and weaning assessments as ordered and communicating findings to the healthcare team.
• Responding to emergency situations, including Code Blue and Rapid Response Team (RRT) activations, and performing CPR as required.
• Managing and maintaining patient airways, including suctioning and care of endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways.
• Performing extubation procedures in accordance with physician orders and departmental protocols.
• Assisting physicians during bronchoscopy procedures as assigned.
• Communicating pertinent patient information during shift handoff and interdisciplinary care discussions to ensure continuity of care.
• Providing education and in‑service training to patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff as appropriate.
• Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with departmental and infection prevention standards.
• Reviewing and verifying physician orders for completeness, appropriateness, and potential contraindications prior to initiating therapy.
• Administering medical gas therapies according to physician orders and approved protocols.
• Conducting patient rounds and performing ongoing assessments to ensure delivery of appropriate respiratory care.
• Assessing and interpreting patient status through clinical observation, vital signs, laboratory data, radiology findings, and other diagnostic information.
• Evaluating respiratory therapy plans of care using evidence‑based practice guidelines and recommending modifications based on patient response and clinical assessment.
• Accurately documenting patient assessments, plans of care, medication administration, patient education, and…