Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Hackensack, New Jersey
HackensackUMC

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Schedule Requirements: Every other weekend and holidays required

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory therapy under medical direction for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Perform intubation assistance, ventilator setup, and management.
• Evaluate patient needs including disease education and coordinate with healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and caregivers based on identified needs.
• Float to adult ICU, intermediate care, and basic intermediate care floors as needed.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull a minimum of 5 lbs and stand for at least 1 hour daily.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Equivalent education at the high school level

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong accountability and patient-focused care approach.
• Exceptional teamwork skills.
• Effective communication and rapport-building with patients, caregivers, and team members.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, and pull at least 5 lbs.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 1 hour per day.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.