Respiratory Therapist (CRT)

Saint Michaels Medical Center; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 46,000 - 61,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Many more voluntary benefit options

Job summary

Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, NJ, part of Prime Healthcare, seeks a Respiratory Care Practitioner I to perform prescribed respiratory therapies and diagnostics under medical direction. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and documentation across age groups, with night shifts and part-time status.

Ideal candidates hold a current RCP license and NBRC CRT, plus BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Two years of acute care experience is required; a degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner license required.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from NBRC; hired before March 2026 exempt.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained.
• ACLS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• PALS certification within 60 days of hire and maintained.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of acute care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician; emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care with age-specific considerations.

Skills

RCP license

CRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

acute care experience

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

High school diploma required

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. Combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, the hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at www.smmcnj.com.

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, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• 1. Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
• 2. Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required. Hired before March 2026,are exempt
• 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
• 4. Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 5. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• 6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• 7. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 8. Two (2) years of acute care experience required.

Pay Transparency

Saint Michaels Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to,

• paid time off
• a 401K retirement plan
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• tuition reimbursement
• many more voluntary benefit options

Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $33.73 to $44.64. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Part Time > 59

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf