Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Union, NJ

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Allied - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Local Shift Allied RRT Shift : Nights, 7p-7:30a, 121, 12hrs per week Length : 13 weeks Requirements: NJ License Minimum of 2 years of RT experience AHA BLS RRT...

Respiratory Therapist - Must be a RRT - Rehabilitation

  • West Orange, NJ (6 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago
  • West Orange, NJ (6 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 6 hours ago

This is a contract, Respiratory Therapist (RRT) position....

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - $1,838 per week

  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Morristown, NJ (13 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 8 hours ago

Access Healthcare is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Morristown, New Jersey....

Respiratory Therapist

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 12 hours ago

Respiratory Therapist Share Apply Now Estimated Gross Weekly Wage $2004 Location Brooklyn, NY Shift NIGHTS NIGHTS - 8P-815A - 3 DAYS PER WEEK & EVERY OTHER WEEKEND REQUIRED - NO RTO 3x11.50 Hr Start...

Reg Respiratory Therapist-Overlook Medical Center-Full Time: 7p-7a

  • Summit, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Summit, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Monitors patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes. 7....

Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Per Diem

  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation. Respond to emergent patient care. Requirements: Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy....

Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Part Time Nights

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care....

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Registered Respiratory Therapist Per Diem Newark, NJ 07112 Posted 9 hours ago Profession: RESPIRATORY THERAPIST Specialty: Registered Respiratory Therapist Shift: 1x12 Nights Start Date: 08/11/2025...

Hiring Immediately for a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Newport, RI

  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (5 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Category Respiratory Therapist Job Type Contract Attention all traveling respiratory therapists!!! An amazing opportunity awaits you in the "City by the Sea"....

Associate Respiratory Therapist - L I

  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Demonstrates proficiency in obtaining arterial blood gases for analysis. 7. Performs limited bedside PFTs. 8....

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time

  • Holmdel, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License. 2. NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate. 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1....

Local Contract Respiratory Therapist - $50-53 per hour

  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (17 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

RRT Respiratory Therapist license. National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Registry. BLS Certification Required....

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Part Time

  • Holmdel, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Holmdel, NJ (22 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License. 2. NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate. 3. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. Licenses and Certifications Preferred: 1....

Registered Respiratory Therapist Respiratory Therapy Part Time Nights

  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (14 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Assess modalities of respiratory therapy, recommend changes - including improvements appropriate to the delivery of respiratory care....

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Assignment - New Brunswick, NJ

  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Brunswick, NJ (16 miles from Union, NJ)
  • 4 days ago

Category Respiratory Therapist Job Type All Job Types Soliant is recruiting a Respiratory therapist with at least 2 years of recent hospital experience....

Demographic Data for Union, NJ

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Union, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Union, NJ offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.8%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Union, NJ
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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