Respiratory Therapist - CRT/RRT

St. Mary's General Hospital • Passaic, NJ

76d • $41 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary's General Hospital is hiring a Respiratory Therapist to perform 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 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 their shift.

Requirements

• Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
• Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC); individuals hired before March 2026 are exempt.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire, maintained current.
• Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA within 60 days of hire, maintained current.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of acute care experience.

Nice To Haves

• 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 the absence of a supervisor, take responsibility for the section or department during the shift.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED