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Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care, Full Time, Night

Valley Health System (New Jersey) logoValley Health System (New Jersey)$41.30–$51.62/hrFull timePosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night
  • Nights
  • ACLS

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How this pay compares

This posting states $41.30–$51.62 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 within 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).

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Medicare rating of Valley Hospital

Medicare gives Valley Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New Jersey's hospitals average 3.2). 79% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 35% above predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New Jersey hospitals by rating.

OSHA inspections here

OSHA inspected Valley Home Care, Inc in Paramus, NJ on 24 Feb 2022 and cited 1 violation (1 serious), under exit routes, $6,215 in penalties as they stand. A citation says what OSHA found then, not how the site is now. Workplace injuries and OSHA citations.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Medicare lists Valley Hospital as a non-profit hospital: the kind of employer PSLF counts (a government organization or a 501(c)(3) non-profit) for its own full-time staff, toward forgiveness of federal Direct Loans after 120 qualifying payments. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.

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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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.21x · Clicks 25
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 52.9% · Stating an hourly rate 32.3%

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About the job

POSITION SUMMARY

To administer all forms of Respiratory Therapy, as well as becoming involved with consultations involving types of therapy administered, maintaining equipment, enforcing safety standards, and keeping departmental records.

EDUCATION:

Associates Degree from an approved NBRC Program and successful completion of the NBRC entrance registry examination.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one to two years experience in all forms of Respiratory Therapy preferred

SPECIAL SKILLS:

Registration by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner and current CPR Certification. ACLS Certification required. Licensed in the State of New Jersey. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, and multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , physicians, Rehab, DI, Lab, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Benefits

  • Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
  • Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
  • 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
  • Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $41.30 - $51.62 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

From Valley Health System (New Jersey)'s job posting for The Valley Hospital-Paramus, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Valley Health System (New Jersey)

Valley Health System is a regional health system made up of The Valley Hospital (370 (source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)) licensed beds) in Paramus, Valley Medical Group and Valley Home Care, serving northern New Jersey and southern New York. Source: Valley Health System, The Valley Hospital (Fast Facts)

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