CERT RESPIRATORY THERAPIST

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Mechanical ventilatory support monitoring
• Non-invasive ventilation support
• Administration of medical gas delivery systems (e.g., heliox, nitric oxide, oxygen, compressed air)
• Humidification and aerosol therapy
• Airway management
• Delivery of aerosolized and instilled medications
• Chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Arterial blood gas acquisition and analysis
• Transcutaneous pCO₂ and pO₂ monitoring
• Pulse oximetry monitoring and trending
• Ventilatory weaning
• Peak flow monitoring
• Assist with bedside tracheostomies and bronchoscopy
• Internal and external patient transporting
• Patient and family education

Requirements

• Post Respiratory Care program graduate
• 1-2 years of preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience
• High School diploma or GED
• Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program (Associate’s degree)

Qualifications

• Current NJ-RESP – New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board License
• Valid BLS and ACLS certifications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement
• Competitive rates and compensation programs
• Attractive working conditions
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development