Bonus Available! - Respiratory Therapist

MedStar Health; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Passaic, NJ, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join their team. The role involves performing respiratory procedures under physician orders and providing high-quality patient care in a community hospital setting. Candidates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity that includes competitive pay and a significant bonus.

Benefits

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care.
• Might be assigned as Lead RCP during shifts.

Skills

Assessment

Documentation

Education

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Job description

Bonus Available! - Respiratory Therapist

Facility

St. Mary's General Hospital

Location

US-NJ-Passaic

ID

2025-199181

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Variable

Job Type

Non-Exempt

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

* $15,000 Bonus Available for Full Time *

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
5. NRP certificate preferred
6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $28.70 to $41.84. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

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