Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Neptune, New Jersey
Jersey Shore University Medical Center

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Neptune, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied

Job Summary

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment under supervision, following department policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy under medical direction for patients with cardiopulmonary system deficiencies.
• Assist with intubation and manage ventilator set-up and operation.
• Collect and evaluate patient information, including disease education and coordination with other healthcare professionals.
• Develop rapport and mutual respect with patients, caregivers, and team members to support treatment goals.
• Educate patients and caregivers based on identified needs in an understandable manner.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Physical Requirements

• Lift, push, and pull a minimum of 5 lbs.
• Stand for at least 1 hour per day.

Contact

Regular interaction with medical personnel and visitors.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (89 days rounded to 13 weeks).