Respiratory Care Practitioner (Rcp II) - Respiratory Therapy

Overview

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is a 106-bed acute care, not-for-profit community hospital, received the "100 Top Hospital" in the nation award from IBM Watson Health, the Patient Safety Excellence award from Healthgrades, and the Women's Choice Award for America's Best Emergency Care. For more information visit Montclair-hospital.org

At Montclair Hospital Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals are committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community!

Montclair Hospital Medical Centes is a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to

making a difference.

Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off

• 401K retirement plan

• Outstanding Medical

• Dental

• Vision coverage

• Tuition reimbursement

• Many more voluntary benefit options

This is a Fast-paced work environment in which you can take pride in serving an underserved community. Come Join a Team of Dedicated Healthcare Workers!!!

Montclair Hospital Medical Center is nationally recognized, locally preferred, and community focused.

We are an Equal Opportunity 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. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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 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 preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent is required

Montclair Hospital Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $32.00. 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.