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, testing, and consultations.
• Educate patients and caregivers based on identified needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to support patient care goals.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Physical requirements include lifting, pushing, pulling a minimum of 5 lbs., and standing at least 1 hour per day.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent experience as a licensed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), including at least 1 year of ICU experience.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey.
• Current and valid NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association.

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
• Strong accountability for improving patient and caregiver outcomes.
• Exceptional teamwork and patient-focused care delivery.

Additional Information

• Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors.
• Other duties or projects as assigned.