Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT
St. Mary's General Hospital•Passaic, NJ
•$30 - $43•Onsite
About The Position
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RCP I). Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the therapist performs physician-ordered respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care while 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.
Requirements
- State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained thereafter.
- ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintained thereafter.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience as an RCP.
- NRP certificate.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Perform pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care while considering age- and population-specific needs.
- When assigned as Lead RCP in a supervisor's absence, assume responsibility for the section or department during the shift.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K 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
Education Level
High school or GED
