Respiratory Therapist - Get Hired Fast

We are looking to hire an organized Respiratory Therapist to join our incredible team at Prime Healthcare in Newark, NJ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Respiratory Therapist is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in presentation, creativity and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Respiratory Therapist at Prime Healthcare today!

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professional committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Michael's Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Established by the Franciscan Sisters of the Poor in 1867, Saint Michael's Medical Center is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research hospital in the heart of Newark's business and educational district and is accredited by The Joint Commission. The hospital provides top-quality health care services delivered with compassionate care by combining state-of-the-art technology, the latest diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, leading-edge research, and a network of highly qualified physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.

The first medical institution in New Jersey to perform open-heart surgery, and the first to develop a cardiac catheterization program, Saint Michael's Medical Center is home to the Heart and Vascular Institute, which offers a comprehensive array of innovative cardiac treatments and procedures. Learn more at

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.

Education and Work Experience

• 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

• 2 years experience as an RCP preferred.

• ACLS certificate within 60 day of hire and maintain current.

• NRP certificate preferred

• PALS certificate within 60 days of hire and maintain current.

• Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree required. If there is no Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science Degree, a high school diploma or equivalent is required

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law:

Name: Saint Michaels Medical Center

ID: View phone number on click.appcast.io

Street: 111 Central Avenue

Shift: Nights

Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Benefits of working as a Respiratory Therapist in Newark, NJ:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary