Certified Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Saint Clare's Health, part of Prime Healthcare, is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for per diem night shifts in the Dover, NJ area. Responsibilities include performing respiratory therapies and pulmonary diagnostics as ordered, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care.

Requirements include an active RCP license, NBRC CRT, BLS, ACLS/PALS within 60 days, and two years of acute care experience. Associate or B.S.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) required; grandfathered candidates if hired before Mar 2026.
• BLS certification required; maintained.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire; maintained.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire; maintained.
• Associate/B.S. degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Assess, plan, implement and document care with age/population-specific considerations.
• Possibly lead the RCP section during a shift in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

RCP licensure

NBRC CRT

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Associate or B.S. degree preferred

High School Diploma or equivalent

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 includesCMS 5-Star Ratedhospitals 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

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

Pay Transparency

Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $38.90 to $38.90. 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.

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