Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and supports life by administering inhalants; operating mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, and aerosol generators, Administers respiratory therapy treatments by performing bronchopulmonary drainage; assisting with breathing exercises; monitoring physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes; directing treatments given by aides, technicians and assistants, Meets patient's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting pulmonary function tests; assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and by prescription, Evaluates effects of respiratory therapy treatment plan by observing, documenting, and evaluating patient's progress; recommending adjustments and modifications and discontinuation of therapies if not warranted by working with Physicians/NPs. Per Diem Position are: Work minimum of 3 shifts per month which include one weekend and One major -New Year, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Christmas- and Two minor -MLK, Good Friday, Memorial, Juneteenth, Labor day- holidays, At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.