RESPIRATORY THERAPIST II PRN

Cooper University Health Care is committed to providing extraordinary health care through a team of professionals who continuously discover clinical innovations and enhanced access to up‑to‑date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. The organization offers competitive rates and compensation programs, a comprehensive benefits program for full‑ and part‑time employees (including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement), attractive working conditions, and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

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
• Intermittent positive‑pressure ventilation (IPV) therapy
• In‑exsufflator therapy
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Arterial blood gas acquisition and analysis
• Transcutaneous pCO₂ and pO₂ monitoring
• Pulse oximetry monitoring and trending
• Ventilatory weaning
• Peak flow monitoring
• Assistance with bedside tracheostomies and bronchoscopy
• Internal and external patient transport
• Patient and family education

Requirements

• Post‑Respiratory Care program graduate
• 1–2 years preferred pediatric and adult critical care experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an AMA‑approved Respiratory Care Program (Associate’s degree)
• 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
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement coverage
• Attractive working conditions
• Opportunities for career growth through professional development