Core NICU/PICU Critical Care Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapy

The Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner provides all aspects of therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care under the direction of the shift supervisor.

The Core NICU/PICU Critical Care Respiratory Therapist will:

• Perform therapeutic procedures and diagnostic tests as appropriate to the ages of the patient's growth and development through the life cycle factors.
• Initiate and maintain mechanical ventilation.
• Respond to emergent patient care.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved one (1) year Program in Respiratory Therapy.
• Licensed by the State of New Jersey Board of Respiratory Care as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
• A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) OR
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Demonstrated competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient’s needs; a knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment needed by these patients.
• Demonstrated competency in the care and treatment of the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric.
• BLS Certification required, as approved by the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Starting at $39 per hour. Salary is determined based on years of experience.

$10,000 sign on bonus for full-time positions, $5,000 for part-time positions!

Our Benefit's include:
Health Benefits available for full-time and part-time positions.
LEAP: 1,000 programs and courses to choose from, including certifications and courses to complete a Master's degree. Classes are fully online, with 100% upfront tuition paid directly by Saint Peter's!
DailyPay: Choose your pay day with DailyPay! Build up an available balance as you work during the week and select when you would like to receive your earnings!

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