Evenings Respiratory Therapist — Life-Saving Patient Care

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking an RCP I for evenings; part-time status. The role involves delivering respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures, with careful assessment, planning, and documentation tailored to patient age and needs.

The incumbent may serve as Lead RCP during shifts without a supervisor. Required are an active State RCP license, BCLS, and ACLS within 60 days; NRP/PALS preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active State RCP license and BCLS certification.
• ACLS within 60 days; NRP and PALS preferred.
• 2 years RCP experience preferred; education preferred.
• High school diploma required; higher degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

RCP experience

Education

State RCP license

BCLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS certificate

NRP certificate

PALS certificate

Associate or BS degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ, is seeking an RCP I for evenings; part-time status. The role involves delivering respiratory therapy and diagnostic procedures, with careful assessment, planning, and documentation tailored to patient age and needs.

The incumbent may serve as Lead RCP during shifts without a supervisor. Required are an active State RCP license, BCLS, and ACLS within 60 days; NRP/PALS preferred.