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Respiratory Therapist

Premiere Healthcare Staffing
Newark, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 9/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2027

Overview

Position: Respiratory Therapist

Location: Newark, NJ

Department: Respiratory 

Shifts Available: Full Time-Nights

Pay: up to $1,663.20 to $2,408.70 gross pay per week

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Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  • 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.
  • 1 year of experience as an RCP required.
  • ACLS certificate required.
  • PALS certificate required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
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    Premiere 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.

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