Respiratory Therapist, Registered, Respiratory Therapy, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Holidays & PTO

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Center Discount

Day Care Discounts

Job summary

The Valley Hospital-Paramus (part of Valley Health System) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer all forms of respiratory therapy, participate in therapy consultations, and ensure equipment safety and departmental record-keeping. This role supports patient care during night shifts in Paramus, NJ, and requires NBRC-registered credentials, NJ licensure, CPR, and ACLS.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience in respiratory therapy, a valid NJ license, strong communication and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in an NBRC-approved program and NBRC entrance registry completion.
• Registration by NBRC as an RCP and NJ license required.
• Current CPR and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Administer all forms of respiratory therapy and participate in therapy consultations.
• Maintain equipment and enforce safety standards.
• Keep departmental records.

Skills

NBRC Registration

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

New Jersey license

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification. ACLS Certification required. Licensed in the State of New Jersey. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $41.30 - $51.62 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.