What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapy Team Lead (4 Ten Hour Shifts/Week) position at Hackensack Meridian Health?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The Lead Respiratory Therapist provides direct patient care while guiding and supporting the respiratory therapy team. This role oversees daily staffing, workload distribution, equipment readiness, quality controls, and team performance. The Lead Therapist serves as a clinical resource, educator, and problem‑solver for both staff and interdisciplinary partners.
Qualifications:
Required
Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or willingness to obtain one within 3 years of hire.
Minimum 2 years of respiratory therapy experience.
Current NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or within 6 months of hire)
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers.
Preferred
5+ years of adult critical care experience.
2+ years of supervisory experience in acute care or ventilator‑weaning environments.
2+ years of pediatric respiratory care experience.
Experience operating and maintaining arterial blood gas analyzers.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
If you feel the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!