Night Shift Respiratory Therapist – Lead RCP (Newark)

Premiere Healthcare Staffing; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Premiere Healthcare Staffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory department in Newark, NJ. This full-time, nights position performs respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics under medical direction, with potential lead duties during shifts without supervision.

Required credentials include RCP license, NBRC RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and a minimum of 1 year RCP experience; a high school diploma or equivalent is also required. Competitive NJ weekly pay applies.

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License is required.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and must be maintained.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC is required.
• 1 year of experience as an RCP is required.
• ACLS certificate required and PALS certificate required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care.
• May be designated Lead RCP during shift in absence of supervisor.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification

ACLS certificate

PALS certificate

BCLS (AHA) certificate

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience as an RCP

Job description

Premiere Healthcare Staffing seeks a Respiratory Therapist to join the Respiratory department in Newark, NJ. This full-time, nights position performs respiratory therapy and pulmonary diagnostics under medical direction, with potential lead duties during shifts without supervision.

Required credentials include RCP license, NBRC RRT, BCLS, ACLS, PALS, and a minimum of 1 year RCP experience; a high school diploma or equivalent is also required. Competitive NJ weekly pay applies.