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Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prime Healthcare

Denville, NJContract$47.22/hrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$47.22/hr
Location
Denville, NJ
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CertificationAdult Cardiac Life Support CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Job overview

Prime Healthcare is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist. At Saint Clare's Health, a member of Prime Healthcare, the team is dedicated to quality, compassion, and community while operating CMS 5‑Star rated hospitals that serve Morris, Warren, and Sussex counties. The organization seeks new professionals to join its award‑winning network of hospitals and satellite locations, including Denville Hospital.

Key focus areas include Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the provider., Assess, plan, implement, and document patient respiratory care considering age and population needs., and May serve as Lead RCP, overseeing the section or department during the shift..

Successful candidates bring Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Current Registered Respiratory Therapist From The NBRC Or Obtained Within Three (3) Months Of Hire, and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified From The American Heart Association (AHA) Or American Red Cross (ARC). Important skills include State Respiratory Care Practitioner License, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support, Adult Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Preferred (not required): Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

State Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life SupportAdult Cardiac Life SupportPediatric Advanced Life SupportNeonatal Resuscitation Program

Qualifications

State Respiratory Care Practitioner LicenseRegistered Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support CertificationAdult Cardiac Life Support CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation Program CertificateAssociate DegreeBachelor of Science DegreeAcute Care Experience

Full job description

Overview At Saint Clare's Health, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Saint Clare's Health is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

 

Saint Clare's Health includes CMS 5-Star Rated hospitals and is an award-winning provider of safe, high quality, compassionate care, serving the communities of Morris, Warren and Sussex counties. Its network of hospitals and healthcare facilities include Denville Hospital, Dover Hospital, Behavioral Health Centers in Boonton, Denville, and Parsippany, and an Imaging Center in Parsippany, among other satellite locations. The hospitals have received multiple quality awards including Leapfrog “A” ratings for patient safety; Healthgrades recognition for orthopedic surgery, treatment of stroke, heart care, various surgical procedures, and more. For information, visit www.saintclares.com.

 

Responsibilities Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director or manager, the Respiratory Care Practitioner II (RCP II) is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the ordering provider. Emphasis will be toward the assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care, with consideration of age and population specific needs and requirements of the patient.  May on occasion be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1.     Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license required.

2.     Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or obtained within   three (3) months of hire.

3.     Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.

4.     Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification upon hire and maintain current.

5.     Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification upon hire and maintain current or obtained within 60 days of hire. 

6.     Neonatal Resuscitation Program certificate is preferred.

7.     Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.

8.     Two (2) years of acute care experience is preferred.

 

Pay Transparency Saint Clare's Health offers competitive compensation, and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $47.22 to $47.22. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

 

Employment Status Per Diem Shift Nights Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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