Respiratory Therapist - (RRT/CRT)

• Overview St.
• Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care.
• It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care.
• The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services.
• It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county.
• Every member of the St.
• Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care.
• St.
• Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics.
• For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.

Responsibilities

Seasonal position, from October through winter months as needed. Under the direction and authorization of the medical director and cardiopulmonary director/manager, the RCP I 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. #LI-BG1

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) License required2. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.3. 2 years experience as a RCP preferred.4. ACLS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current5. NRP certificate preferred6. PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.7. Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred8. High School Diploma or equivalent is required Pay Transparency St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $55.00. 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 Temporary Shift Days 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