Seasonal Night Respiratory Therapist (RCP I)

Prime Healthcare; Passaic (NJ); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401K retirement plan

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a seasonal role from October through winter. The RCP will perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures under medical direction, with emphasis on patient assessment, planning and documentation of care.

The Lead RCP duty may be assigned in the supervisor’s absence. Requirements include an RCP license, BCLS certificate on hire, ACLS within 60 days, PALS/NRP preferred, and an associate or BS degree preferred;

Qualifications

• RCP license required at hire.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.
• ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• NRP certificate preferred.
• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Focus on assessment, planning, implementation and documentation of care with patient age/population needs.
• May be designated Lead RCP and assume responsibility for the section/department during shift when supervisor is absent.

Education

State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License

BCLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, NJ is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner I for a seasonal role from October through winter. The RCP will perform respiratory and pulmonary procedures under medical direction, with emphasis on patient assessment, planning and documentation of care.

The Lead RCP duty may be assigned in the supervisor’s absence. Requirements include an RCP license, BCLS certificate on hire, ACLS within 60 days, PALS/NRP preferred, and an associate or BS degree preferred;