Travel Respiratory Therapy Technician in Rochelle Park, NJ

Job Title

Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift

New Jersey

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift

• Provide intensive respiratory care and patient transport as medically prescribed, within the scope of professional licensure and with minimal supervision; evaluate patients and recommend treatment plans.
• Operate ventilatory equipment (invasive and non-invasive), oxygen and aerosol devices, and nebulizer devices to administer prescribed medications, humidification, ventilation, and oxygenation; perform chest physiotherapy and suctioning via oropharyngeal, nasal, and tracheal methods.
• Perform oximetry and capnography monitoring, pulmonary function studies, 12-Lead EKG, basic arrhythmia recognition, and routine review of patient chest x-rays.
• Assist with respiratory-related procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomies, and chest tube placement; perform tracheostomy care including insertion and removal of tracheostomy tubes in emergent and non-emergent situations.
• Perform arterial punctures, interpret results to determine ventilation efficiency, and conduct cardiopulmonary resuscitation in accordance with BLS and ACLS guidelines; perform endotracheal tube insertion and removal via freehand technique and/or video laryngoscope.
• Accurately document all treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges; communicate with attending and pulmonary physicians regarding therapy effectiveness and participate in shift-to-shift handoff communication during walking rounds.

• Active New Jersey State Respiratory Therapist licensure required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification.
• Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain various mechanical ventilators and respiratory therapy equipment.
• Proficiency in arterial puncture, pulmonary function testing, and interpretation of results.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast-paced clinical environment.

• Experience assisting with bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, and chest tube placement procedures.
• Familiarity with moderate complexity laboratory testing policies and procedures, including specimen handling, quality controls, and documentation.
• Experience with PleurX catheter drainage or similar pleural drainage devices.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity clinical setting where your respiratory therapy expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.
• Supportive contract placement with the opportunity to expand your clinical skills across a broad range of respiratory procedures and equipment.