Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Note:

• We have X-ray, CT, MRI, Interventional, Nuclear, Mammography, Sonographer
• Multiple openings in New York and New Jersey.
• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.

Job Summary:

• Perform respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures in accordance with hospital and departmental policies
• Manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies across critical and non-critical care settings
• Provide care to patients of all age groups

Responsibilities:

• Administer respiratory therapies using medical gases, humidification, and aerosol systems
• Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments
• Manage ventilatory support and life support systems
• Administer medications related to cardiopulmonary care
• Maintain natural and artificial airways
• Perform bronchopulmonary clearance and breathing exercises
• Provide patient education and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) support
• Ensure proper use of environmental control systems and respiratory equipment

Required Qualifications and Certifications:

• Associate degree from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program
• Minimum 1 year of clinical or hospital experience (general + critical care)
• Wisconsin State License – Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – NBRC
• BLS & ACLS certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hospital-based respiratory care experience
• Bachelor’s degree in respiratory care

Additional Certifications (Facility-Specific):

• NRP (required for select Froedtert locations)
• Membership with AARC or WSRC (preferred)

Core Skills:

• Pulmonary diagnostic procedures
• Ventilatory & life support management
• Airway maintenance
• Medication administration
• Patient education
• CPR & emergency response
• Bronchopulmonary clearance