Reg Respiratory Therapist
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: 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. The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision
of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor,
Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of
Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the
Department Policy and Procedure Manual. Responsibilties: A day in
the life of an Registered Respiratory Therapist at Hackensack
Meridian Health includes: 1. Assists in the diagnosis, treatment,
and management of all patients with pulmonary disorders in both
critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a
licensed physician. 2. Performs cardiopulmonary evaluation,
monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory
procedures and patients and family education. 3. Responsible for
the acquisition, analysis and interpretation of data obtained from
physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies and
research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological
studies related to respiratory care. 4. Administers and/or monitors
medical gases, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway
care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to
respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
related and limited to respiratory care. 5. Utilizes the
application of scientific principles for the identification,
prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or
chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction. 6. Administers therapeutic
Respiratory Care procedures and sets up related Respiratory Care
equipment as prescribed by the physician. 7. Records all pertinent
information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response
in the electronic medical record system, EPIC. 8. Sets up, verifies
proper function, operates and monitors all invasive and
non-invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of
respiratory assistance. 9. Participates in the management of
patients on life support systems by recommending and performing
appropriate changes based on blood gas results and weaning studies.
10. Responds to and participates in all emergency and trauma codes.
11. Oversees the clinical performance of Certified Respiratory Care
Technicians to assure clinical compliance to department policies
and procedures. 12. Changes and maintains ventilators, ventilator
circuits in accordance with the Infection Control Policy of the
Department Policy and Procedure Manual. 13. Runs quality controls
on blood gas analyzers. 14. Monitors and changes all manifolds,
including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and
nitrogen manifold cylinders. 15. Retrieves, cleans and assembles
all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning
agents in accordance with infection control protocols. 16.
Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies
and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age,
culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This
process includes communicating with the patient, and primary
caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational,
literacy, etc.). 17. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a
minimum of 165 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day. 18.
Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational competencies. 19. Performs other work as requested
by the Director or his/her designee. Qualifications: Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: 1. Graduate of an AMA
approved Respiratory Care program. 2. Associate degree. 3.
Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory
Care. Licenses and Certifications Required: 1. NJ Respiratory Care
Practitioner License. 2. NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist
Certificate. 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP
Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1. Advanced
Cardiac Life Support Certification. 2. Neonatal Resuscitation
Program. 3. Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification. If you
feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and
capabilities, then please apply today!
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