Respiratory Therapist - Senior

Rochester Regional Health • Newark, NJ

8d • $37 - $48

About The Position

In any patient care setting, Senior Respiratory Therapist will implement and update care plans, perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, administer respiratory therapy treatments and therapies, and provide education to the patient, family, other team members, students, and the public. Senior Respiratory Therapist will also provide administrative support to the Respiratory Care Department.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent certificate
• 2 years previous full time critical care experience in respiratory care is required; part time and per diem experience will be pro-rated to determine eligibility.
• N ew York State Respiratory Therapist license with current registration
• Current NBRC RRT credential is required for all Respiratory Therapist entering the field after 9/1993
• ACLS certification (current) required within one year of hire
• Respiratory therapists employed in non-acute (pulmonary or Long Term Care) areas are excluded from the ACLS requirement
• AS: Respiratory Therapy (Required)
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), RT - Respiratory Therapist - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)
• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
• Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning : Reviews patient records and clinical data to develop and update individualized respiratory care plans; advises providers on appropriate respiratory interventions.
• Therapeutic & Diagnostic Procedures : Administers and documents a wide range of respiratory therapies including medication delivery, airway management, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and diagnostic testing.
• Equipment Management & Monitoring : Prepares, checks, and maintains respiratory equipment; monitors clinical parameters and adjusts treatment based on patient response.
• Collaboration & Communication : Works closely with the healthcare team to coordinate care, communicates patient status, and provides education to patients and families.
• Leadership & Training : Senior therapists lead shifts, mentor new staff, participate in education and quality initiatives, and support operations in inpatient or outpatient settings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees