Cert Respiratory Therapist

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.

• A Cert Respiratory Therapist will have a licensed respiratory care practitioner (RCP) perform all aspects of respiratory care, which includes inpatient and outpatient care.
• Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i.e.:  heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, HFNC therapy, etc...), humidification and aerosol therapy, as assigned.
• Airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis
• Peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies and bronchoscopy, internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education. Also, Airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsufflation therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterial blood gas acquisition & analysis, as assigned.
• Stock supplies as needed, when assigned.

0-2 years' experience required.

3-5 years' experience preferred.

High School/GED required.

Associate’s degree preferred.

NJ Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required.

AHA BLS Card required.

AHA PALS certification obtained within 12 months of hire required. 

Field of Study - Respiratory Therapy. 

Communication – Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.

Experience in a high volume, fast paced acute care setting-preferred.