Therapist Respiratory Certified- Part-Time Day Shift

St. Joseph's Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust health, dental, Rx, and vision plans

403(b) retirement plan options with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite day-care program

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health in Wayne, New Jersey, is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will engage in respiratory procedures, operate necessary equipment, and deliver direct patient care across various age groups. Responsibilities involve ensuring patient safety and communication with medical teams. Competitive salary, robust benefits, and opportunities for tuition reimbursement are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Analytical ability to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care according to established procedures.
• Operate oxygen and therapeutic gas equipment safely.
• Participate in adult ventilator weaning protocol.

Skills

Breath support techniques

Patient communication skills

Analytical problem solving

Technical proficiency in respiratory equipment

Education

Graduate from A.M.A. approved school for Respiratory Therapy

Certified Respiratory Therapist licensed in New Jersey

Job description

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, provide respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent, or remedy patient respiratory problems according to established procedures specific to age and physician orders.
• Arrange and operate a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs.
• Check equipment regularly for proper functioning and record data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts.
• Draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases (ABGs) to physicians and nurses.
• Participate in the adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol.
• Engage in excellence and relationship‑based care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist and licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
• Analytical ability to resolve problems requiring basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
• Ability to explain clinical, technical, and diagnostic procedures to patients and families, comfort patients and families, enforce policies and regulations in difficult situations, and perform other duties requiring strong communication skills.
• Provide direct patient care to neonates, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult, and geriatric patients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx, and vision plans
• 403(b) retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness
• Non‑Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite day‑care program
• Benefits for per diem and part‑time employees under 20 hours per week (excluding 403(b) match)

Pay Transparency

St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey law. The rate of pay for this position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and more. The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay, or other forms of compensation.