Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT 26-06430

NavitasPartners • Hackensack, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides comprehensive respiratory care under the supervision of departmental leadership. This role includes administering respiratory therapy treatments, managing life-support equipment, and delivering patient-centered care in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a licensed RRT
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience
• Experience with ventilator management required
• Willingness to float to adult ICU, intermediate care, and step-down units
• Active New Jersey Respiratory Care License
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS
• PALS
• Strong clinical knowledge in respiratory care and cardiopulmonary conditions
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing patient needs
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• High level of accountability and patient-centered focus

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapy treatments, diagnostic evaluations, and patient care for individuals with cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Assist with intubations and perform ventilator setup, monitoring, and management.
• Assess patient conditions and gather clinical data to determine appropriate care plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers on disease processes, treatments, and respiratory care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of treatments and patient progress.
• Build strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and team members to support care goals.
• Adhere to organizational standards, policies, and safety protocols.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED