Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT

MedStar Health; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Respiratory Therapist at Saint Michael's Medical Center, where you'll perform vital therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory procedures. With a generous benefits package and a competitive salary, this position offers a $20,000 bonus for full-time therapists committed to making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

401K retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Qualifications

• Active State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
• 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Lead RCP responsibilities in absence of supervisor.

Skills

Respiratory therapeutic procedures

Pulmonary diagnostic procedures

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree

Job description

Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT

Facility

Saint Michaels Medical Center

Location

US-NJ-Newark

ID

2025-208185

Category

Clinical Tech

Position Type

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Job Type

Non-Exempt

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.

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Responsibilities

* $20,000 Bonus Available for Full Time! *

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

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required

1. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
2. 2 years? experience as a RCP preferred.
3. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current
4. NRP certificate preferred
5. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
6. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required

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, and 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 $29.49 to $39.68. 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.

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