Registered Respiratory Therapist, Per Diem, Days, 9am-5pm, AMG, Pulmonology, Freehold, NJ

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in the ambulatory practices functions as an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. The RRT may be cross-trained in both pulmonary function testing and CPAP services.

• Budget Responsibility: Assists management with maintaining par inventory levels in a fiscally responsible manner.

• Authority/Decision Making: Takes appropriate clinical actions using available resources to achieve positive outcomes for patients, visitors and staff. Independently prioritizes daily tasks and assignments. Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement in order to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes. Response to urgent and unplanned situations appropriately.

• Problem Solving: Capable of making decisions to ensure patient safety and promote quality patient care.

• Information Management: Utilizes computer systems as required.

• Administrative: Documents all communications with patients per EPIC standards. Collaborates with team, checks and responds to email and pools daily. Assists with scheduling of appointments. Reviews faxes and responds to requests for information from insurance companies, durable medical equipment companies and medical practices.

• Clinical Functions: Adheres to infection control and hand hygiene guidelines. Recognizes and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals and AMG safety policies. Reports safety concerns promptly via Origami system. Contributes to team and practice site operations by covering co-workers and providers during training, meetings, and lunch and/or as needed. Document assessment and interventions in EMR. Identify learning needs of patients and families, educating by adapting to their learning style and utilizing teach-back method. Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient-family centered, culturally congruent and evidence-based. Skills which may be required to be performed include but not limited to:

• Perform spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion capacity using Carefusion/Vyntus systems.

• Equipment calibration and set up

• Exercise/oxygen titration testing

• EPIC System proficiency including scheduling, linking order, messages

• Triage patient calls as they pertain to PFT/CPAP

• Perform routine mask fitting for practice patients.

• Per physician orders set up patients with appropriate CPAP/BIPAP equipment

• Process orders, route calls to appropriate resources, and follow up on patient calls

• Verify insurance for patient eligibility and coverage

• Navigate multiple systems to obtain applicable documentation (CPAP orders/sleep studies)

• Participate in quality management and performance improvement activities

• Maintain clinical competencies

• Serve as mentor and resource to others

• Work independently within the scope of practice to achieve clinical outcomes

• Communications: Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; appropriate telephone etiquette, knowledge of how to assist patients in a timely manner with concerns and/or complaints. Handles patients request for medical information, records, test results, etc. Communicates with insurance companies and pharmacies as needed.

• Professional and Organization Development: Participates, constructively, in departmental and committee meetings and shares ideas and best practices for improving operational and clinical workflow. Completes all required training prior to due date and attends at least one professional development activity each year. Participates in employee engagement activities and patient satisfaction improvement efforts. Maintain a level of professional development through continuing education, quality improvement and sharing of knowledge.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy.

• Active state licensure New Jersey.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Relevant Expereince:

• Previous experience in performing Pulmonary Function Testing is preferred.

Atlantic Medical Group is a physician-led and physician-governed organization that delivers the highest quality health care, at the right place, the right price, and the right time. We are a multispecialty physician group with more than 1,000 doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants at over 300 locations throughout northern and central New Jersey and northeast Pennsylvania. Our mission is to deliver exceptional care recognizing the unique needs of all those we serve. Our vision is to achieve the best outcomes with our patients at the center of the physician-led team, driven by service, innovation and continuous learning.

Our integrated network offers seamless access to Atlantic Health's entire health care continuum and our nationally and regionally ranked hospitals. In collaboration with Atlantic Health, several of our practices offer urgent care and walk-in services.

In addition to primary care physicians, the team includes specialists that care for patients in all aspects of their health from pediatrics to geriatrics and everything in between. We make health decisions easier for patients with enhanced access to referrals.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

• Life & AD&D Insurance.

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution

• PTO & Paid Sick Leave

• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising

• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave

• Backup and On-Site Childcare

• Well-Being Rewards

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program

• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts

• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.