Respiratory Care Practitioner — Critical Care & Mentorship

Saint Peter’s Healthcare System; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Free onsite parking

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Saint Peter's University Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in alignment with American Association of Respiratory Care Standards and hospital procedures. You will administer oxygen, perform diagnostics, and initiate ventilation as needed, while maintaining equipment and responding to emergencies across age groups.

The role requires NJ licensure, RRT credential, BLS, PALS within 30 days of starting, and NRP for NICU assignments.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• PALS obtained within 30 days of start date.
• NRP certification required for Neonatal ICU assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy and diagnostic care per standards and policies.
• Administer oxygen therapy per policy and procedure.
• Perform diagnostic tests appropriate to patient age and development.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation as appropriate to patient needs.
• Maintain and operate respiratory care equipment.
• Respond to emergencies in hospital per age-related life cycle factors.

Skills

RRT Certification

NJ Licensure

BLS Certified

Education

AMA-approved RT program

Job description

Saint Peter's University Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care in alignment with American Association of Respiratory Care Standards and hospital procedures. You will administer oxygen, perform diagnostics, and initiate ventilation as needed, while maintaining equipment and responding to emergencies across age groups.

The role requires NJ licensure, RRT credential, BLS, PALS within 30 days of starting, and NRP for NICU assignments.