Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care under supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services.

The role requires an AMA approved Respiratory Care program graduate with NJ licensure and BLS, with possible ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications preferred. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered for eligible full-time applicants.

Qualifications

• Required AMA approved Respiratory Care program graduate.
• Associate degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent.
• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment per department policies.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree

AMA approved Respiratory Care program

NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License

NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate

AHA Basic Life Support Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Respiratory Therapist under the supervision of the Director of Respiratory Services, Technical Supervisor, Shift Supervisors, provides and administers all aspects of Respiratory Care Therapy and supportive equipment as stated in the Department Policy and Procedure Manual.

$10,000 sign-on bonus offered to both full-time new graduate RRTs and full-time RRT's new to Hackensack Meridian Health!

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care program.
• Associate degree.
• Comprehensive knowledge of all clinical aspects of Respiratory Care.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ Respiratory Care Practitioner License.
• NJ Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification.