Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
About The Position
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides respiratory therapy treatments, pulmonary diagnostic testing, and patient assessments for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. Under the direction of the Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Services leadership, the therapist develops and implements respiratory care plans, monitors patient response to treatment, and maintains accurate clinical documentation. The role supports positive patient outcomes, emergency response readiness, and high-quality cardiopulmonary care across the hospital. The therapist may serve as a lead therapist during assigned shifts. This is a full-time night-shift position at Saint Michael's Medical Center, a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in Newark, New Jersey. The current compensation range is $36.91 to $48.43 per hour. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary according to collective bargaining agreement requirements and employment status.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC), or obtain it within three months of hire.
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
- Current ACLS certification through the AHA or ARC.
- Current PALS certification through the AHA, or obtain it within 60 days of hire.
- Strong knowledge of respiratory therapy practices, pulmonary diagnostics, ventilator management, and cardiopulmonary care.
- Excellent assessment, critical thinking, communication, and clinical documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or a related field.
- Two or more years of acute care hospital experience.
- Previous experience serving in a lead or charge respiratory therapy capacity.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate respiratory care services based on physician orders and patient needs.
- Administer respiratory therapies, including oxygen therapy, aerosol treatments, airway management, and mechanical ventilation support.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic testing and monitor patient response to treatment.
- Assess and document respiratory status, treatment effectiveness, and changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Respond to respiratory emergencies, code situations, and rapid response events as needed.
- Educate patients and families about respiratory conditions, treatments, and equipment use.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Ensure compliance with respiratory care protocols, infection prevention practices, and patient safety initiatives.
- Provide department support and leadership coverage when serving as Lead Respiratory Therapist during assigned shifts.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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