Respiratory Therapist (CRT)
About the Role
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community at Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare. Established in 1867, Saint Michael's is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in Newark's business and educational district. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and combines state-of-the-art technology with compassionate care. Saint Michael's is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, offering a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Perform respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician, with emphasis on assessment, planning, implementation, and documentation of care.
- Consider age and population-specific needs and requirements of the patient.
- In the absence of a supervisor, may serve as Lead RCP, responsible for the section or department during their shift.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certified from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintain current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) from the AHA or ARC certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) from the AHA certification within 60 days of hire and maintain current.
- Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred; High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Two (2) years of acute care experience required.
Pay
The current compensation range for this role is $33.73 to $44.64. The exact starting compensation will be determined based on factors such as skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or employment status.
Schedule
Per Diem, variable shift.