Respiratory Therapist Lead; PT - Night), Somerville

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist Lead

Location: RWJ Somerset, Somerville, NJ

Department: Respiratory Care

Staffing Level: Part‑Time

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $46.99 - $57.62 per hour

RWJBarnabas Health is looking to add a qualified part‑time Respiratory Therapist Lead in Somerville, NJ. This position provides for the treatment, disease management, control, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiac and pulmonary system.

• Valid NJ State Respiratory Care Practitioner License
• RRT certification by National Board for Respiratory Care
• BLS certification and ACLS certification
• NRP certification required within 60 days of hire

• Night Shift, 36 hours/week
• Part‑time Schedule

• Administers respiratory care as ordered by the physician and documents required information in patient records
• Performs arterial puncture analysis and reporting of sample results, interprets results relative to acid‑base balance and ventilatory status
• Performs daily preventative maintenance and quality control for blood gas analyzers and co‑oximeter
• Sets up, operates, monitors and troubleshoots oxygen delivery devices, pulse oximeters, end‑tidal CO₂ monitors and ventilators
• Performs and interprets weaning parameters and simple spirometry (bedside) as ordered
• Responds to codes, and RRT and performs CPR as required
• Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during and emergency situations
• Provides and maintains patient airway (including suctioning and securing endotracheal tubes, tracheostomies and oral pharyngeal airways)
• Extubates patient as ordered by physician
• Assists during bronchoscopy procedures
• Reports pertinent information to oncoming personnel
• Provides appropriate in‑service to patients, family, physicians, nurses and clinical employee as required
• Maintains the department in orderly and clean condition
• Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications
• Medical gas therapy per physician orders or approved protocols. Performs rounds on all assigned patients to deliver appropriate care.
• Assesses and interprets patient status using laboratory and radiology results along with vital signs and other assessments to identify and provide appropriate care
• Based on the specific needs identified; evaluates therapy orders for completeness, appropriateness, quality and effectiveness using evidence‑based practice guidelines.
• Recommends changes in the care plan based on assessments and guidelines.
• Correctly completes all patient records and documentation according to Department policy including patient assessment, plan of care, E‑MAR, patient education and performance improvement fields.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of oxygen therapy, BiPAP, CPAP and high‑flow nasal cannulas (HFNC) for use in primary assignment area patient populations.
• Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification and modes of therapy.
• Assesses effectiveness of therapy and reports any adverse reaction or side effects such as skin irritation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in the use of invasive and non‑invasive mechanical ventilation in primary assignment area patient populations.
• Knowledge and skill include device and interface selection, application, operational verification, troubleshooting, and modes of therapy. Assesses effectiveness of therapy three times per shift.
• Reports any adverse reactions or side effects such as skin irritation.
• Complies with all Department, Infection Prevention, and Safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of National Patient Safety Goals and relevant standards from Joint Commission, Department of Health, CMS and other regulatory bodies.
• Determines priorities and organizes work and time to meet them. Demonstrates ability to function in a diverse workforce.
• Interacts tactfully, constructively and diplomatically with others.
• Performs emergency airway care procedures and maintains patient ventilation during emergency situations. As ordered and if certified, establishes, maintains and obtains samples from arterial lines. Performs arterial…