Respiratory Therapist - Office/Homecare
GHR Healthcare · Mount Arlington, NJ · 1 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the role
Experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) needed for in-home respiratory care in Mt. Arlington / Northern NJ — permanent, Monday–Friday role with mileage reimbursement. Join our home health team delivering ventilator management, oxygen therapy, and patient-centered pulmonary care across Northern New Jersey.
Job Details
- Position: Respiratory Therapist - Homecare (RRT or CRT)
- Employment Type: Permanent, On-site
- Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hrs/week)
- Coverage Area: Mt. Arlington and surrounding Northern NJ communities
- Vehicle: Personal vehicle required; mileage reimbursement
Required Qualifications
- Active New Jersey State licensure as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
- Minimum 1 year of clinical respiratory therapy experience, preferably in home health, pulmonary care, or ventilator management
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Ability to lift and transport patient equipment (minimum 65 lbs)
- Proficient with documentation technology and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and patient-centered approach
Responsibilities
- Perform in-home patient assessments and develop individualized respiratory care plans
- Provide education on oxygen therapy, airway management, inhaled medications, and home ventilator care
- Adjust ventilator settings per physician orders and monitor ventilator-dependent patients
- Troubleshoot and maintain respiratory equipment to ensure safe, optimal function
- Document services, clinical findings, and patient interactions accurately in electronic records
- Provide phone support, follow-up care, and emergency guidance for home respiratory patients
- Support training and orientation of new clinical staff and contribute to quality improvement
Preferred Skills
- Experience with home ventilators, BiPAP/CPAP, long-term ventilation, and pulmonary rehabilitation
- Knowledge of home oxygen titration, aerosol therapy, and airway clearance techniques
- Comfortable delivering clinical respiratory services in a home health setting