JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute
CERTIFIED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (FULL TIME)
JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, Hackensack, New Jersey, us, 07601
Certified Respiratory Therapist (Full Time)
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Requisition #: 2026-175339
Shift: Day
Status: Full Time with Benefits
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician.
Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures, and patient and family education.
Analyze and interpret data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care.
Administer and/or monitor medical gases, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.
Apply scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures and set up related equipment as prescribed by the physician.
Record all pertinent information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response in the electronic medical record system, EPIC.
Set up, verify proper function, operate and monitor all invasive and non‑invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of respiratory assistance.
Participate in the management of patients on life‑support systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on blood‑gas results and weaning studies.
Respond to and participate in all emergency and trauma codes.
Change and maintain ventilators, ventilator circuits & respiratory equipment in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.
Run quality controls on blood‑gas analyzers.
Monitor and change all manifolds, including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifold cylinders.
Retrieve, clean and assemble all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection control protocols.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This includes communicating with the patient and primary caregiver(s) at their level.
Lift a minimum of 35 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 165 lbs. and stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational competencies.
Perform other work as requested by the Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
Associate’s degree.
Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
Licenses and Certifications Required
NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
NJ Certified Respiratory Therapist.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Compensation Minimum rate of $44.91 hourly.
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. It does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Benefits In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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Requisition #: 2026-175339
Shift: Day
Status: Full Time with Benefits
Overview Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives—and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better—advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
Assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of all patients with pulmonary disorders in both critical and non-critical areas pursuant to a prescription of a licensed physician.
Perform cardiopulmonary evaluation, monitoring, respiratory therapy treatment techniques, respiratory procedures, and patient and family education.
Analyze and interpret data obtained from physiological specimens, performing diagnostic tests, studies and research of the cardiopulmonary system and neurophysiological studies related to respiratory care.
Administer and/or monitor medical gases, mechanical ventilation support, artificial airway care, bronchopulmonary hygiene, pharmacologic agents related to respiratory care procedures, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation related and limited to respiratory care.
Apply scientific principles for the identification, prevention, remediation, research, and rehabilitation of acute or chronic cardiopulmonary dysfunction.
Administer therapeutic respiratory care procedures and set up related equipment as prescribed by the physician.
Record all pertinent information of provided therapeutic procedures and patient response in the electronic medical record system, EPIC.
Set up, verify proper function, operate and monitor all invasive and non‑invasive respiratory equipment on patients in need of respiratory assistance.
Participate in the management of patients on life‑support systems by recommending and performing appropriate changes based on blood‑gas results and weaning studies.
Respond to and participate in all emergency and trauma codes.
Change and maintain ventilators, ventilator circuits & respiratory equipment in accordance with the Infection Control Policy.
Run quality controls on blood‑gas analyzers.
Monitor and change all manifolds, including but not limited to emergency oxygen, nitrous oxide and nitrogen manifold cylinders.
Retrieve, clean and assemble all respiratory equipment using disinfecting solutions and cleaning agents in accordance with infection control protocols.
Identify the needs of the patient population served and modify and deliver care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This includes communicating with the patient and primary caregiver(s) at their level.
Lift a minimum of 35 lbs., push and pull a minimum of 165 lbs. and stand a minimum of 6 hours a day.
Adhere to the standards identified in the Medical Center’s Organizational competencies.
Perform other work as requested by the Director or his/her designee.
Qualifications
Graduate of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program.
Associate’s degree.
Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.
Licenses and Certifications Required
NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
NJ Certified Respiratory Therapist.
AHA Basic Health Care Life Support (HCP) Certification.
Licenses and Certifications Preferred
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.
Compensation Minimum rate of $44.91 hourly.
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted rate is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act. It does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Benefits In addition to our compensation for full‑time and part‑time (20+ hours/week) positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer Hackensack Meridian Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.
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