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

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Neptune, New Jersey
Employment Type: Clinical-Allied
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide respiratory therapy under medical direction for patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Perform intubation assistance, ventilator set-up, 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.
• Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors.

Work Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
• 3 shifts per week (36 hours total)
• Weekend and holiday work as needed
• No on-call or float requirements

Required Qualifications

Education

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

Certifications & Licensure

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in New Jersey
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS
• PALS

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Respiratory Therapist within the last year
• Experience with ventilator set-up

Skills & Attributes

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
• Strong accountability for patient care quality
• Exceptional teamwork and communication skills
• Passion for delivering high-quality, patient-focused care

Additional Information

• Scrub color: Grey