CRT or RRT (Respiratory Therapy #)

Certified Respiratory Therapist
Clara Maass Medical Center
Department: Respiratory Care
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Compensation: $44.88 - $54.81 per hour
This range represents the expected hourly wage for this role if employed in New Jersey.
The main responsibility of a Respiratory Therapist is to deliver respiratory care to both inpatients and outpatients. This role encompasses therapeutic, diagnostic, educational, and invasive procedures for adult patients.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Valid New Jersey Respiratory License
RRT/CRT Certification (Required)
CRT Certification
Full-time

• Evening shifts
• Facilitates patient treatment plans and supports life by administering inhalants and managing mechanical ventilators.

Operates therapeutic gas delivery systems, environmental control units, and aerosol generators. Provides respiratory therapy treatments, including bronchopulmonary drainage.
Assists with breathing exercises, monitors physiological responses to therapy (such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, and blood chemistry changes), and oversees treatments administered by aides, technicians, and assistants.
Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a wide range of benefits and resources aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.
Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
Dental and Vision Plans
Retirement Savings Plans
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
Discounts with Partners such as local sports teams and service providers
We are dedicated to providing exceptional patient-centered care through high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. We take pride in our role in fostering healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As a leading academic health system, we are at the forefront of innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social health determinants.
We strive to make a significant impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities. We recognize the evolving needs of our community, whether it involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or promoting community health through local initiatives and education.