About this opportunity
Community Medical Center lists this Respiratory Therapist Cert opportunity in toms river, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Cert
Location: Community Medical Center
Department Name: Respiratory Care
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Night
Pay Range: $44.00 - $53.74 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.
At RWJBarnabas Health, Respiratory Therapists become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate care improve the lives of patients every day. This Respiratory Therapist role offers opportunities for professional growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in assessing, treating, and educating patients with cardiopulmonary conditions while working alongside an interdisciplinary team dedicated to exceptional care. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every Respiratory Therapist is encouraged to grow, innovate, and make a meaningful impact.
A typical day for a Respiratory Therapist may include:
Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents all required information in the 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 a co-oximeter.
Provides and maintains the patient's 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
This role might be for you if:
Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
Strong clinical judgment helps you respond confidently in both routine and critical care situations
You thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and adaptability are essential
Providing evidence-based respiratory care is central to your professional practice
Attention to detail and patient safety guide your daily work
Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you
Collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen
To be considered for this Respiratory Therapist opportunity, you must:
Current or eligible for NJ licensure as Respiratory Care Practioner
Certification and/or registration by NBRC is required.
Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
Worksite address
toms river, NJ, 08757, US
Who can apply
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