Certified Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 50,833 - 60,476; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Respiratory Care Practitioner to join the team at Saint Clare's Health in Dover, New Jersey. The role involves performing therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures under medical supervision, with an emphasis on patient assessment and care documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess current certifications, including RCP license and CRT from the NBRC, alongside two years of acute care experience. This full-time position includes nights and offers competitive pay based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Current state respiratory care practitioner license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist from the NBRC required.
• Basic Life Support certified upon hire.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document care for patients.
• May act as Lead RCP in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Certified Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support certification

Adult Cardiac Life Support certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification

Acute care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science

Job description

Bonus Amount

10,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

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 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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 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 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. A reasonable compensation estimates for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $36.90 to $43.90. 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

Full Time

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