Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides respiratory therapy under medical direction in the education, treatment, management, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Performs intubation assistance, ventilator setup, and management.
• Gathers information to evaluate patient needs, including disease education, testing, and consultations with healthcare professionals.
• Develops rapport with patients/caregivers and team members to support care goals.
• Educates patients/caregivers based on identified needs in an understandable manner.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to organizational competencies and behavior standards.
• Lifts, pushes, and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs; stands a minimum of 1 hour/day.
• Regularly interacts with medical personnel and visitors.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Respiratory Care license.
• Current and valid New Jersey Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS – AHA.
• ACLS.
• PALS.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong sense of accountability and patient focus.
• Commitment to teamwork and delivering high-quality care.