Reg Respiratory Therapist-Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center-Full Time Nights

Evaluate prescriptions, measure arterial blood gases, and assess patient conditions to determine treatment requirements, including therapy type, duration, and medication dosages. Render aerosol medications, position patients to assist breathing, and operate mechanical ventilators and gas administration apparatus to maintain oxygen supply. Monitor physiological responses, perform chest physiotherapy, and conduct pulmonary function tests for physician diagnosis. Adjust equipment parameters for optimum results, consult physicians on adverse reactions, maintain patient charts, and ensure equipment safety. Provide patient education for chronic lung disease and train trainees on respiratory care procedures.