Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare; Passaic, San Jose (NJ, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a community-based hospital providing compassionate care. As a Respiratory Care Practitioner, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality respiratory therapy and diagnostic services. This position emphasizes patient assessment and documentation, ensuring that care is tailored to individual needs. The hospital, recognized as a leading healthcare system, offers a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient care and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• State Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• 2 years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient assessment

Documentation of care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

BCLS certification

ACLS certification

NRP certification

PALS certification

Job description

Overview

St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources.

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 and Work Experience

1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required
2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred
4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
5. NRP certificate preferred
6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred
8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required