Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Administers diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care modalities in a competent manner. Performs diagnostic respiratory care procedure. Maintains and monitors respiratory related equipment. Assists in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

• High School Graduate.
• Graduate of AMA approved respiratory therapist program required.
• Previous experience required

• At least two (2) years clinical experience preferred

• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist required.
• CPR certified required. NRP required.

• Works indoors in well lighted and ventilated room. Exposure to fumes from chemicals, but risk is minimal when proper safety precautions are observed possibility of strains due to moving patients, equipment and instrumentation. Exposure to contagious disease and blood borne pathogens that require the use of personal protective equipment.

• Standing, walking, pushing, lifting, turning. Lifts objects up to forty (40) lbs. Carries objects weighing up to thirty (30) lbs. Lifts with assistance, on occasion, objects greater than 150 lbs. Frequently pushes objects up to 200 lbs.

• Knowledge of function and ability to operate ventilator, respirators, blood gas machines, pulse oximeter, pulmonary function unit, suction machine.

If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!