Respiratory Therapist Lead
RWJBarnabas Health, Belleville, NJ, United States
Job Title:
Respiratory Therapist Lead
Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Facility:
Clara Maass Medical Center
Department:
Respiratory Care
Req #:
0000243554
Status:
Full‑Time
Shift:
Day
Pay Range:
$47.93 - $58.77 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation offered will depend on educational background, skills and professional experience.
Role Overview
The Lead Respiratory Therapist oversees all respiratory operations within the ICU, ensuring high‑quality clinical care, maintaining strict adherence to hospital and regulatory protocols, and coordinating the technical and educational needs of the ICU respiratory team.
Job Overview
The Lead/Charge Therapist is responsible for assigning staff to various care areas, for addressing clinical and operational situations as they arise, and for maintaining department performance standards. They report performance and behavioral issues, liaise with the Nursing Department and medical staff, and provide clinical patient care as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
Active NJ Respiratory Therapist (RT) License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Adult Critical Care Certification (ACCS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Scheduling Requirements
Full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Must participate in alternating weekend and holiday rotation as needed
Essential Functions
Assist the Department Educator in orientation of new employees; demonstrate and observe procedures to ensure understanding.
Complete chart reviews, QA/PI reviews and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Participate in planning for department services; accept assigned tasks and obtain results.
Effectively address clinical and operational issues as they arise.
Encourage and complete inter‑ and intra‑shift communication using identified processes.
Provide a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
Adhere to patient rights by ensuring confidential treatment of all communications and records.
Demonstrate professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co‑workers and supervisors.
Listen and communicate effectively.
Support teamwork through cooperative problem solving in meetings, projects, etc.
Utilize principles of continuous quality improvement to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions.
Organize work sets and prioritize with minimal supervision; seek guidance as appropriate.
Make decisions that are timely and consistent with department objectives, policies and procedures.
Benefits And Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Respiratory Therapist Lead
Location:
1 CLARA MAASS DRIVE, BELLEVILLE, NJ 07109
Facility:
Clara Maass Medical Center
Department:
Respiratory Care
Req #:
0000243554
Status:
Full‑Time
Shift:
Day
Pay Range:
$47.93 - $58.77 per hour
Pay Transparency
The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation offered will depend on educational background, skills and professional experience.
Role Overview
The Lead Respiratory Therapist oversees all respiratory operations within the ICU, ensuring high‑quality clinical care, maintaining strict adherence to hospital and regulatory protocols, and coordinating the technical and educational needs of the ICU respiratory team.
Job Overview
The Lead/Charge Therapist is responsible for assigning staff to various care areas, for addressing clinical and operational situations as they arise, and for maintaining department performance standards. They report performance and behavioral issues, liaise with the Nursing Department and medical staff, and provide clinical patient care as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
Active NJ Respiratory Therapist (RT) License
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
Preferred:
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Adult Critical Care Certification (ACCS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Scheduling Requirements
Full‑time (Monday‑Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM)
Must participate in alternating weekend and holiday rotation as needed
Essential Functions
Assist the Department Educator in orientation of new employees; demonstrate and observe procedures to ensure understanding.
Complete chart reviews, QA/PI reviews and other assigned tasks in a timely manner.
Participate in planning for department services; accept assigned tasks and obtain results.
Effectively address clinical and operational issues as they arise.
Encourage and complete inter‑ and intra‑shift communication using identified processes.
Provide a compassionate and supportive environment with prompt and consistent service.
Adhere to patient rights by ensuring confidential treatment of all communications and records.
Demonstrate professionalism with families, visitors, physicians, co‑workers and supervisors.
Listen and communicate effectively.
Support teamwork through cooperative problem solving in meetings, projects, etc.
Utilize principles of continuous quality improvement to assess, measure and improve organizational and department functions.
Organize work sets and prioritize with minimal supervision; seek guidance as appropriate.
Make decisions that are timely and consistent with department objectives, policies and procedures.
Benefits And Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer
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