Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistLocation: Newark, NJShifts Available: Full Time-NightsPay: up to $1,663.20 to $2,408.70 gross pay per weekPremiere 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 nationDedicated career specialists to support you every step of the wayImmediate and flexible opportunities to create your career journeyTailored career pathway where you can thrive personally and professionallyResponsibilitiesUnder 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.QualificationsEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAININGState 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.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: 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.