Respiratory Therapy Team Lead (4 Ten Hour Shifts/Week)
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones.
We need to extract substantive content.
The posting includes:
- Description paragraph: "Our team members are the heart of what makes us better..." This is about culture. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the team". We'll put under
About the role
with containing that paragraph.
- Then "The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care while guiding and supporting the respiratory therapy team. This role oversees daily staffing, workload distribution, equipment readiness, quality controls, and team performance. The Lead Therapist serves as a clinical resource, educator, and problem‑solver for both staff and interdisciplinary partners." This is also role description. Could be part of About the role.
- Then "Responsibilties" (typo) heading. Then list of responsibilities under subheadings: Clinical Leadership & Support, Team Oversight & Development, Operations & Quality Assurance. Each with bullet-like sentences. We need to output
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can create a
with - items for each duty. Could group by subheadings? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should have a section heading Responsibilities
then a - list.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include each duty sentence as a list item.
Let's extract responsibilities sentences:
From "Clinical Leadership & Support":
- Deliver advanced respiratory care, including assessment, education, medication delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, and ventilator management for patients across the lifespan.
- Support staff with clinical questions, complex cases, and troubleshooting.
- Advocate for patients receiving pulmonary services and help coordinate interventions that support appropriate care levels and length of stay.
From "Team Oversight & Development":
- Prepare daily and shift‑based staffing assignments; manage schedule updates in SmartSquare and local calendars.
- Monitor workload throughout the shift to ensure fair and efficient distribution.
- Ensure shift reports, acuity levels, and treatment schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Orient new team members to the department, clinical units, and organizational policies.
- Evaluate team member performance, provide coaching, and complete annual competencies.
- Recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff, nursing, and physicians by applying strong problem‑solving and clinical judgment.
From "Operations & Quality Assurance":
- Investigate concerns, complaints, or workflow issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels; coordinate rentals and repairs as needed.
- Review Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) controls at required intervals, maintain analyzers, and analyze CAP surveys.
- Review and sign off on quality control documentation.
- Collect, organize, and present operational or quality data within required timeframes.
- Provide clinical coverage during low‑staffing situations.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.
Now Qualifications section: The posting has "Qualifications Required" and "Preferred". We need to decide sections: Could have
Qualifications
with - for required and maybe separate sublist for preferred? The instruction says use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can list required qualifications as list items, and preferred as separate list maybe under same section or separate? Could create two subsections? But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "Requirements" could be used for required qualifications, and "Qualifications" for preferred? Or we could combine. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have one Qualifications section that includes both required and preferred, but we need to differentiate? Could just list all as list items, maybe with note "(Preferred)" after each preferred item. That preserves info.
Let's extract required qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5+ years of adult critical care experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments.
- 2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Now Pay: The posting includes "Minimum rate of $45.83 Hourly". Also a paragraph about pay equity etc. That is substantive content about pay. So we should include a Pay section with that info. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state minimum rate. So we include Pay.
We also have benefits mention: "In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits." That's substantive benefits. So we should include Benefits section.
Schedule: Not mentioned explicitly. No schedule info. So we omit Schedule.
We also have a paragraph about "Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only..." That's more pay detail; we can incorporate into Pay section.
We need to remove boilerplate: The long paragraph about pay equity etc. Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about pay policy. We can keep relevant info: The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate... etc. That's part of Pay section.
We also need to remove duplicated lines, application instructions like "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" That's application instruction; remove.
Also remove EEO etc. Not present.
Now structure:
About the role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care while guiding and supporting the respiratory therapy team. This role oversees daily staffing, workload distribution, equipment readiness, quality controls, and team performance. The Lead Therapist serves as a clinical resource, educator, and problem‑solver for both staff and interdisciplinary partners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced respiratory care, including assessment, education, medication delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, and ventilator management for patients across the lifespan.
- Support staff with clinical questions, complex cases, and troubleshooting.
- Advocate for patients receiving pulmonary services and help coordinate interventions that support appropriate care levels and length of stay.
- Prepare daily and shift‑based staffing assignments; manage schedule updates in SmartSquare and local calendars.
- Monitor workload throughout the shift to ensure fair and efficient distribution.
- Ensure shift reports, acuity levels, and treatment schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Orient new team members to the department, clinical units, and organizational policies.
- Evaluate team member performance, provide coaching, and complete annual competencies.
- Recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff, nursing, and physicians by applying strong problem‑solving and clinical judgment.
- Investigate concerns, complaints, or workflow issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels; coordinate rentals and repairs as needed.
- Review Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) controls at required intervals, maintain analyzers, and analyze CAP surveys.
- Review and sign off on quality control documentation.
- Collect, organize, and present operational or quality data within required timeframes.
- Provide clinical coverage during low‑staffing situations.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- 5+ years of adult critical care experience. (Preferred)
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments. (Preferred)
- 2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience. (Preferred)
- Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers. (Preferred)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. (Preferred)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. (Preferred)
Pay
The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness; Experience: Years of relevant work experience; Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training
for prose. Do NOT repeat the job title as a heading. Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. We need to extract substantive content. The posting includes: - Description paragraph: "Our team members are the heart of what makes us better..." This is about culture. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the team". We'll put under
About the role
withcontaining that paragraph. - Then "The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care while guiding and supporting the respiratory therapy team. This role oversees daily staffing, workload distribution, equipment readiness, quality controls, and team performance. The Lead Therapist serves as a clinical resource, educator, and problem‑solver for both staff and interdisciplinary partners." This is also role description. Could be part of About the role. - Then "Responsibilties" (typo) heading. Then list of responsibilities under subheadings: Clinical Leadership & Support, Team Oversight & Development, Operations & Quality Assurance. Each with bullet-like sentences. We need to output
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can create a
- with
- items for each duty. Could group by subheadings? The instruction says use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should have a section heading
Responsibilities
then a- list.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include each duty sentence as a list item.
Let's extract responsibilities sentences:
From "Clinical Leadership & Support":
- Deliver advanced respiratory care, including assessment, education, medication delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, and ventilator management for patients across the lifespan.
- Support staff with clinical questions, complex cases, and troubleshooting.
- Advocate for patients receiving pulmonary services and help coordinate interventions that support appropriate care levels and length of stay.
From "Team Oversight & Development":
- Prepare daily and shift‑based staffing assignments; manage schedule updates in SmartSquare and local calendars.
- Monitor workload throughout the shift to ensure fair and efficient distribution.
- Ensure shift reports, acuity levels, and treatment schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Orient new team members to the department, clinical units, and organizational policies.
- Evaluate team member performance, provide coaching, and complete annual competencies.
- Recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff, nursing, and physicians by applying strong problem‑solving and clinical judgment.
From "Operations & Quality Assurance":
- Investigate concerns, complaints, or workflow issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels; coordinate rentals and repairs as needed.
- Review Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) controls at required intervals, maintain analyzers, and analyze CAP surveys.
- Review and sign off on quality control documentation.
- Collect, organize, and present operational or quality data within required timeframes.
- Provide clinical coverage during low‑staffing situations.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.
Now Qualifications section: The posting has "Qualifications Required" and "Preferred". We need to decide sections: Could have
Qualifications
with- for required and maybe separate sublist for preferred? The instruction says use
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can list required qualifications as list items, and preferred as separate list maybe under same section or separate? Could create two subsections? But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "Requirements" could be used for required qualifications, and "Qualifications" for preferred? Or we could combine. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have one Qualifications section that includes both required and preferred, but we need to differentiate? Could just list all as list items, maybe with note "(Preferred)" after each preferred item. That preserves info.
Let's extract required qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5+ years of adult critical care experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments.
- 2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Now Pay: The posting includes "Minimum rate of $45.83 Hourly". Also a paragraph about pay equity etc. That is substantive content about pay. So we should include a Pay section with that info. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state minimum rate. So we include Pay.
We also have benefits mention: "In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits." That's substantive benefits. So we should include Benefits section.
Schedule: Not mentioned explicitly. No schedule info. So we omit Schedule.
We also have a paragraph about "Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only..." That's more pay detail; we can incorporate into Pay section.
We need to remove boilerplate: The long paragraph about pay equity etc. Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about pay policy. We can keep relevant info: The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate... etc. That's part of Pay section.
We also need to remove duplicated lines, application instructions like "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" That's application instruction; remove.
Also remove EEO etc. Not present.
Now structure:
About the role
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care while guiding and supporting the respiratory therapy team. This role oversees daily staffing, workload distribution, equipment readiness, quality controls, and team performance. The Lead Therapist serves as a clinical resource, educator, and problem‑solver for both staff and interdisciplinary partners.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced respiratory care, including assessment, education, medication delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, and ventilator management for patients across the lifespan.
- Support staff with clinical questions, complex cases, and troubleshooting.
- Advocate for patients receiving pulmonary services and help coordinate interventions that support appropriate care levels and length of stay.
- Prepare daily and shift‑based staffing assignments; manage schedule updates in SmartSquare and local calendars.
- Monitor workload throughout the shift to ensure fair and efficient distribution.
- Ensure shift reports, acuity levels, and treatment schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Orient new team members to the department, clinical units, and organizational policies.
- Evaluate team member performance, provide coaching, and complete annual competencies.
- Recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff, nursing, and physicians by applying strong problem‑solving and clinical judgment.
- Investigate concerns, complaints, or workflow issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels; coordinate rentals and repairs as needed.
- Review Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) controls at required intervals, maintain analyzers, and analyze CAP surveys.
- Review and sign off on quality control documentation.
- Collect, organize, and present operational or quality data within required timeframes.
- Provide clinical coverage during low‑staffing situations.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
- 5+ years of adult critical care experience. (Preferred)
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments. (Preferred)
- 2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience. (Preferred)
- Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers. (Preferred)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. (Preferred)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. (Preferred)
Pay
The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness; Experience: Years of relevant work experience; Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we can list required qualifications as list items, and preferred as separate list maybe under same section or separate? Could create two subsections? But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. "Requirements" could be used for required qualifications, and "Qualifications" for preferred? Or we could combine. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we have one Qualifications section that includes both required and preferred, but we need to differentiate? Could just list all as list items, maybe with note "(Preferred)" after each preferred item. That preserves info.
Let's extract required qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
- Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
- Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred qualifications:
- 5+ years of adult critical care experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments.
- 2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience.
- Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Now Pay: The posting includes "Minimum rate of $45.83 Hourly". Also a paragraph about pay equity etc. That is substantive content about pay. So we should include a Pay section with that info. The instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. It does state minimum rate. So we include Pay.
We also have benefits mention: "In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits." That's substantive benefits. So we should include Benefits section.
Schedule: Not mentioned explicitly. No schedule info. So we omit Schedule.
We also have a paragraph about "Job Duties The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only..." That's more pay detail; we can incorporate into Pay section.
We need to remove boilerplate: The long paragraph about pay equity etc. Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive about pay policy. We can keep relevant info: The posted rate of pay is a reasonable good faith estimate... etc. That's part of Pay section.
We also need to remove duplicated lines, application instructions like "If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!" That's application instruction; remove.
Also remove EEO etc. Not present.
Now structure:
- for required and maybe separate sublist for preferred? The instruction says use
- list.
We need to preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include each duty sentence as a list item.
Let's extract responsibilities sentences:
From "Clinical Leadership & Support":
- Deliver advanced respiratory care, including assessment, education, medication delivery, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling/analysis, and ventilator management for patients across the lifespan.
- Support staff with clinical questions, complex cases, and troubleshooting.
- Advocate for patients receiving pulmonary services and help coordinate interventions that support appropriate care levels and length of stay.
From "Team Oversight & Development":
- Prepare daily and shift‑based staffing assignments; manage schedule updates in SmartSquare and local calendars.
- Monitor workload throughout the shift to ensure fair and efficient distribution.
- Ensure shift reports, acuity levels, and treatment schedules are completed accurately and on time.
- Orient new team members to the department, clinical units, and organizational policies.
- Evaluate team member performance, provide coaching, and complete annual competencies.
- Recommend corrective actions or disciplinary steps when appropriate.
- Serve as a resource for staff, nursing, and physicians by applying strong problem‑solving and clinical judgment.
From "Operations & Quality Assurance":
- Investigate concerns, complaints, or workflow issues and recommend appropriate interventions.
- Maintain adequate equipment and supply levels; coordinate rentals and repairs as needed.
- Review Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) controls at required intervals, maintain analyzers, and analyze CAP surveys.
- Review and sign off on quality control documentation.
- Collect, organize, and present operational or quality data within required timeframes.
- Provide clinical coverage during low‑staffing situations.
- Perform additional duties or projects as assigned.
Now Qualifications section: The posting has "Qualifications Required" and "Preferred". We need to decide sections: Could have
- items for each duty. Could group by subheadings? The instruction says use