Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Somerset, NJ

Registered Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Registered Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Additionally, Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Requires an associate degree. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Registered Respiratory Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist Registered, Somerset
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Somerville, NJ PART_TIME
  • Respiratory Therapist, Registered

    The Respiratory Therapist, Registered provides therapeutic, supportive, and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all RWJBH patients.

    Required Education/Training/Certification/Licensure:

    • Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program required;
    • Registered Respiratory Therapist required;
    • current New Jersey Respiratory Care license required,
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support Maintain BLS for the Health Care Provider certification.

    Responsibilities:

    • Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents required information in patient records
    • Performs arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results, interprets results relative to acid base balance and Ventilatory status
    • Performs daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co-oximeter
    • Sets up, operates, monitors and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end tidal co2 monitors and ventilators
    • Performs and interpret weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
    • Responds to Codes, and RRT and performs CPR as required
    • Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during and emergency situations
    • Provides and maintains patient airway (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies and oral pharyngeal airways)
    • Extubates patient as ordered by physician
    • Assists during bronchoscopy procedures
    • Reports pertinent information to oncoming personnel
    • Provides appropriate in-service to patients, family, physicians, nurses and clinical employee as required
    • Maintains the department in orderly and clean condition
    • Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
    • Medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols. Perform rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
    • Assess and interpret patient status using Laboratory and Radiology results along with vital signs and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care
    • Based on the specific needs identified; Evaluate therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality and effectiveness using Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines.
    • Recommend changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines.
    • Correctly complete all patient records and documentation according to Department policy including patient assessment, plan of care, E-MAR, patient education and performance improvement fields.
    • Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the use of Oxygen Therapy, BiPAP, CPAP and High Flow Nasal Cannulas (HFNC) for use in primary assignment area patient populations.
    • Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification and modes of therapy.
    • Assess effectiveness of therapy and report any adverse reaction or side effects such as skin irritation.
    • Demonstrate Knowledge and skill in the use of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation in primary assignment area patient populations.
    • Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification, troubleshooting, and modes of therapy. Assess effectiveness of therapy three times per shift.
    • Report any adverse reactions or side effects such as skin irritation.
    • Comply with all Department, Infection Prevention, and Safety policies and procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and relevant Standards from Joint Commission, Department of Health, CMS and other regulatory bodies
    • Determine priorities and organizes work and time to meet them. Demonstrate

    the ability to function in a diverse workforce. Interact tactfully, constructively and diplomatically with others.

    • Perform emergency airway care procedures and maintain patient ventilation during emergent situations. As ordered and if certified, establish, maintain and obtain samples from arterial lines. Perform arterial punctures to obtain arterial samples. Analyze arterial, capillary, and venous blood samples.
    • Complete all mandatory Competencies within specified timeframe. Complete all Net Learning online training within

    specified timeframe.

    • Attend external and internal educational programs as part of continuing education.
    • Assures appropriateness for continuation of discontinuation of therapy.
    • Consistently meets the attendance guidelines according to RWJBH Policy.
    • Performs all other duties as assigned
  • 14 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist Registered, Nights, Somerville
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Somerville, NJ PART_TIME
  • Respiratory Therapist, RegisteredThe Respiratory Therapist, Registered provides therapeutic, supportive, and diagnostic respiratory services and care to all RWJBH patients.Required Education/Training/...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (PD Evening) - Respiratory Care - Somerville, NJ
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Somerville, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Responsibilities:A Respiratory Therapist provides for the treatment, disease management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiac and pulmonary system. Qualific...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (PD Day) - Respiratory Care - Somerville, NJ
  • RWJBarnabas Health
  • Somerville, NJ PER_DIEM
  • Responsibilities:A Respiratory Therapist provides for the treatment, disease management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiac and pulmonary system. Qualific...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Travel RRT - Respiratory Therapist
  • Focus Staff Services
  • Flemington, NJ OTHER
  • OverviewWe currently have a client in Flemington, NJ looking for Traveling Respiratory Therapist (RRT)!Focus Staff is seeking a traveling Respiratory Therapist to help us to provide quality patient ca...
  • 12 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
  • Trustaff
  • Flemington, NJ FULL_TIME
  • As a Respiratory Therapist, you'll assist patients who are having trouble breathing due to conditions like asthma, emphysema, chronic respiratory disease, or emergency trauma. Respiratory Therapists p...
  • 14 Days Ago

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Registered Respiratory Therapist / Polysomnographic Technician (Polysomnography)
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Bronx, NY
  • Summary The position is within the Sleep Diagnostic & Treatment Center, Pulmonary/Sleep Medicine Section, Medical Surgic...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,968 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Perth Amboy, New Je...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $1,968 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Brick, NJ
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Brick, New Jersey. ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,232 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Perth Amboy, NJ
  • MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Perth Amboy, ...
  • 3/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time
  • Hackensack Meridian Health
  • Hackensack, NJ
  • Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients liv...
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,089 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Edison, NJ
  • Epic Travel Staffing Allied is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Edison, New Jersey....
  • 3/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Integrated Resources, Inc
  • Edison, NJ
  • Job Title : Registered Respiratory Therapist Location: Edison, NJ 08820 Initial Duration – 3+ months (High Registered po...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,304 per week
  • Stability Healthcare
  • Newark, NJ
  • MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Newark, New J...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

Somerset is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located within Franklin Township, in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the CDP's population was 22,083. Somerset housed one of the first Marconi Wireless Stations in the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP had a total area of 6.444 square miles (16.692 km2), including 6.327 square miles (16.388 km2) of land and 0.117 square miles (0.304 km2) of water (1.82%)....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs
$78,354 to $93,776
Somerset, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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