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CentraState Healthcare System
Freehold, New Jersey

Reg Respiratory Therapist - PD

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38-$64.6/hr

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Employment & setting
Per Diem
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

CentraState Healthcare System, headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey, is a leading nonprofit healthcare provider dedicated to serving the community.

Its comprehensive network includes CentraState Medical Center, a community-focused hospital, along with an ambulatory campus, two senior living facilities, three free-standing community health pavilions, and a charitable foundation.

As the third-largest employer in Monmouth County, CentraState has earned repeated recognition as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company, reinforcing its reputation as an exceptional workplace.

CentraState Medical Center is currently seeking a Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist to join its team.

Under medical supervision, this role is responsible for evaluating, treating, and managing acutely ill patients of all ages who present with abnormalities, deficiencies, or failure of the cardio-pulmonary system.

The Respiratory Care Practitioner will complete an extensive initial department orientation and must demonstrate competency in all areas of respiratory care before working independently.

Continued professional development is supported through annual Skills Day evaluations and performance competency assessments conducted with a supervisor. In addition, certain procedures such as arterial blood gas collection and intubation require specialized orientation and annual review under supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Performs and evaluates arterial puncture and analysis.
  • Performs patient assessment and recommends appropriate interventions.
  • Performs proper documentation to include, but not limited to, acuity, charges, productivity, patient education, etc.
  • Performs appropriate routine oxygen and therapeutic and diagnostic interventions.
  • Performs appropriate invasive and non-invasive ventilation interventions.
  • Performs appropriately in all code and patient crisis interventions.
  • Performs appropriately in all pediatric and neonatal interventions.
  • Maintains conservative use of all organizational resources.
  • Performs draw and analysis of ABG.
  • Performs intubation if certified to do so.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an AMA approved training program in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Previous clinical experience preferred.
  • NJ State License required.
  • Registration by the NBRC required.
  • CPR Certification required.
  • ACLS and PALS Certifications preferred.
  • Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.
  • Strong customer service skills.

About Us

CentraState Healthcare System, in partnership with Atlantic Health System, is a fully accredited, not-for-profit, community-based health system dedicated to providing comprehensive health services in central New Jersey. Beyond offering a wide range of advanced diagnostic and treatment options, CentraState is committed to being a valuable health partner, focusing on disease prevention, promoting healthy behaviors, and helping individuals of all ages live well.

Located in Freehold, CentraState includes a 284-bed acute-care hospital, a dynamic health and wellness campus, two award-winning senior living communities, a charitable foundation, and convenient satellite health pavilions. These pavilions offer primary care, specialty physician practices, and access to outpatient services such as lab work and physical therapy.

CentraState is proud to be among the less than two percent of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet® designation for nursing excellence five times. Additionally, it has been recognized as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company by Great Place to Work® for four consecutive years.

Joining CentraState means becoming part of a pioneering healthcare facility committed to high-quality, patient-focused care. We invite you to make a difference in our community and advance your career with us. We support our employees with work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities, and more.

Discover why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

CentraState Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members.

What We Offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (30 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)

  • Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • 401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
  • PTO
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Coverage, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
  • Growth Opportunity and Workforce Development Initiatives

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

  • A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care
  • Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits
  • Magnet recognized healthcare facility
  • Compensation Range: $38.00 - $64.60 per hour

The compensation above reflects the established range from CentraState Healthcare System (CSHS) for this position at the time the job was posted. CSHS considers many factors to determine compensation, including education, experience, skills, licenses, certification, and training. As such, team member compensation may fall outside this range.

Additionally, the compensation range reflects base salary and does not include extra shift rates or incentives tied to quality, productivity, etc., as applicable.

The benefits outlined also reflect CSHS’ policy at the time of posting. Benefits as are made available to other similarly situated team members of CSHS, although participation is at all times in accordance with and subject to the eligibility and other provisions of such plans and programs. CSHS may modify its benefits plans or programs at any time.

CSHS is proud to comply with all pay equity and pay transparency laws.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)PALS (preferred)

Key Skills

Arterial blood gas analysisVentilation managementCode interventionNeonatal carePediatric careClinical evaluation

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 73% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Freehold

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$569k
Typical market rent
$2,885/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About CentraState Healthcare System

Hospitals and Health Care
Freehold, New Jersey
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage
Life & AD&D Insurance
Long-Term Disability
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
401(a) Retirement Plan with employer contribution
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement
Well-Being Rewards