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Respiratory Therapist

Premiere Healthcare Staffing

Location
Onsite (Newark, NJ)
Compensation
$39 - $57/hr
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 6 days ago

About the role

Premiere Healthcare Staffing places talented Respiratory Therapists with partner healthcare facilities to provide exceptional, compassionate care. The role involves performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under physician direction.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy Pulmonary Diagnostics Patient Assessment BCLS ACLS PALS RRT Certification RCP License Documentation Care Planning

Full job details

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Newark, NJ

Department: Respiratory 

Shifts Available: Full Time-Nights

Pay: up to $1,663.20 to $2,408.70 gross pay per week

Premiere Healthcare Staffing is here to help you on your career journey! We place talented candidates with our partner healthcare facilities with the shared goal of providing exceptional, compassionate care.

  • Award-winning hospital partners across the nation
  • Dedicated career specialists to support you every step of the way
  • Immediate and flexible opportunities to create your career journey
  • Tailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionally

Responsibilities

Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director, the RCP II is responsible for performing respiratory therapeutic and pulmonary diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. 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. In the absence of a supervisor, may be assigned/identified as Lead RCP, having responsibility for the section or department during their shift.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required.
  • Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
  • 1 year of experience as an RCP required.
  • ACLS certificate required.
  • PALS certificate required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

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    Pay Transparency

    Premiere Healthcare Staffing offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $39.60 to $57.35. This compensation estimate is specific to New Jersey and has not been adjusted for any other geographic location. 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.

    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