Job Title: Respiratory Therapist - Road

Location: Fair Lawn

Job Type: Full-time/Part-time

Job Summary: We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our team of healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and treating patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders and providing education to patients and their families on how to manage their conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Assess and treat patients with respiratory and cardiopulmonary disorders, such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and pneumonia.

• Administer medication and oxygen therapy as prescribed by physicians.

• Educate patients and their families on how to manage their conditions, including medication use and breathing techniques.

• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians and nurses, to develop patient treatment plans.

• Monitor and record patients' progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.

• Respond to emergency situations, such as cardiac arrest, and provide life support measures as needed, in accordance with the scope of practice for a Respiratory Therapist.

• Respond to emergency calls on an on-call basis.

• Other assigned duties

Requirements:

• Current state license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergency situations.

Physical and Emotional Demands: Good physical and emotional health. As the Respiratory Therapist may be required to stand or sit for long periods of time, lift and move patients, and work in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and home healthcare.

Exposure Risks: Normal work routine could involve exposure to blood and body fluids. Responsible for following OSHA guideline standard and the use of universal precautions.

Working Conditions: Hours indicated by the residents and community's needs. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

If your assignment involves caring for individuals on life-support, where having a therapist in-house is required by law, you will need to make arrangements to come to work during inclement weather. These arrangements can be in coordination with NJRA, and may involve alternative modes of transportation, such as a taxi, or showing up to work earlier or staying at work later then your scheduled shift.

New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.