Therapist Respiratory Registered- FT Nights
- Nights
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting states $43.91–$65.86 an hour. Open respiratory therapist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $48 an hour, the middle half $45–$51.09, across 127 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Respiratory therapists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $48.47 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Respiratory therapists in New Jersey: pay by town and employer
What New Jersey requires of a respiratory therapist
Respiratory care practitioner license, from the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care (Division of Consumer Affairs).
- High school diploma or equivalent and a CoARC-accredited training program (a refresher course if applying over three years after completing it), plus the board-approved exam and a criminal history background check (N.J.A.C. 13:44F-4.1).
- Staying active: Biennial renewal with 30 continuing education credits; the initial biennial period is exempt (N.J.A.C. 13:44F-10.1).
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About the job
Description for Internal Candidates
Under general supervision and according to established procedure specific to age and upon order of a physician provides respiratory care designed to stabilize, prevent or remedy patient respiratory problems. In doing so, arranges and operates a variety of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment in order to safely administer prescribed doses of medical gases and aerosolized drugs to patients. Checks equipment regularly for proper functioning and records data obtained during therapy and diagnostic testing in patient charts. Draws, analyzes, and reports ABGs to physicians and nurses. Involved with adult ventilator weaning protocol and MDI protocol. Participates in embracing excellence and relationship based care.
Qualifications for Internal Candidates
Work requires a graduate of an approved A.M.A. school for Respiratory Therapy.
Must hold a current NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care) credential (Certified or Registered) and must have a current license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Respiratory Care.
Work requires the analytical ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles.
Must be able to explain clinical, technical and diagnostic procedures to patients and their families, comforting patients and their families, enforcing policies and regulations in difficult situations, or performing other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
Work requires providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients.
Current and continued BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.
St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.
Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)
- Competitive salary*
- Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
- 403b retirement plan options with company match
- Health & Wellness*
- Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- PTO, and paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- LTD : Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance Options
- Onsite Day care Program
*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.
Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.
From St. Joseph's Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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