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RWJBarnabas Health

Respiratory Therapist Lead, (PT - Night), Somerville

RWJBarnabas Health, Somerville, New Jersey, us, 08876

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Job Title Respiratory Therapist Lead (Part‑Time, Night Shift)

Location RWJ Somerset, 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

Department & Req #

Respiratory Care – Req # 0000192775

Status: Part‑Time

Shift: Night

Pay Range $46.99 – $57.62 per hour (NJ)

Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation offered will depend on candidate background, skills and experience.

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

Qualifications

Valid NJ State Respiratory Care Practitioner License

RRT certification by National Board for Respiratory Care

BLS and ACLS certification

NRP certification required within 60 days of hire

Scheduling Requirements

Night Shift, 36 hours/week

Part‑Time schedule

Essential Functions

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 preventive 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 performs CPR as required.

Intubates (if certified) and manually ventilates patients during 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 employees as required.

Maintains the department in orderly and clean condition.

Verifies that physician orders are complete and appropriate and checks for possible contraindications.

Benefits and Perks

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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