Certified Respiratory Therapist
About The Position
The Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT), also referred to in the responsibilities as RCP I, performs respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician, under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs. In the absence of a supervisor, the therapist may be assigned as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift. This is a temporary, full-time night-shift contract role at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital. The schedule is 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week, with rotating weekends required. The stated compensation is a flat rate of $50 per hour; final starting compensation may depend on skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.
Requirements
- Current state Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) required; employees hired before March 2026 are exempt.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) required upon hire and must be maintained.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of acute care experience required.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate required upon hire and must be maintained, or obtained within 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care, considering age- and population-specific needs and requirements.
- When assigned in the absence of a supervisor, serve as Lead RCP and take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation of $50 per hour.
- Shift differentials are mentioned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
