[Urgent Search] Respiratory Therapist Reg (Full Time Night), Lakewood, NJ

Company: Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus
Location: Lakewood
Posted on: July 8, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Reg Location: MMC Southern Campus Department: Respiratory Care Req: 0000103954 Status: Full-Time Shift: Night Pay Range: $44.75 - $54.88 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. Job Overview: The Respiratory Therapist assesses a patient's pulmonary status, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the physician and nurses and delivers respiratory care to patients. Qualifications: Required: - NJ RRT license - BLS through American Heart Association - PALS certification Preferred: - AA/AS degree Scheduling Requirements: - Night Shift - Full-Time - 36 hours per week Essential Functions: - Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in patient record - Assists during emergency bronchoscopy procedures - Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during emergency situations - Extubates patients as ordered by physicians - Performs and interrupts weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered - Performs arterial puncture, analysis, and reporting of sample results. Interprets results relative to acid-base balance and ventilatory status - Performs daily preventive maintenance and quality control for arterial blood analyzers and co-oximeter - Provides and maintains patient airways (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies, and oral pharyngeal airways) - Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses, and clinical employees as required - Responds to Code Blue and performs CPR as required - Sets up, operates, monitors, and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end-tidal C02 monitors, and ventilators - Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications - Performs all other duties as assigned Benefits and Perks: At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health. - 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 Insurance) - Discounts through our partners, such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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