Certified Respiratory Therapist

Saint Clare's Health; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Night shifts

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health in New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics under physician order. Emphasis lies on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of patient care for diverse populations.

This Per Diem night-shift role requires NBRC-CRT, state RCP license, BLS, ACLS, and PALS within 60 days of hire, plus 2 years acute care experience. A HS diploma is required; degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• CRT NBRC required. Hired before March 2026, are exempt.
• BLS certified within hire and maintained.
• ACLS within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by physician.
• Assist in assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, with age/population specific considerations.
• May be designated Lead RCP in supervisor's absence, overseeing the section during the shift.

Education

State RCP license

NBRC CRT

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Associate or B.S. degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

2 years acute care experience

Job description

Overview

At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team! Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com

Responsibilities

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay Transparency

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf