Respiratory Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$26-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
PromptCare is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Respiratory Therapist Assistant to join our team. The (RTA) is responsible for non-clinical patient follow-up visits and updating information in the electronic medical records (EMR) and it also requires experience monitoring of medical equipment.
This is an entry level respiratory support position with growth potential within the Respiratory department. This is a hands-on supportive position, which is customer service oriented, in a fast-paced environment.
If you are a dedicated and compassionate individual with a passion for respiratory care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our patients. To learn more about our company, please visit
- Reporting to: Departmental Lead, Supervisor or Manager
- Job Type: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday
- Location: Westville, NJ
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor degree (preferred)
- CPR Certification from an accredited company required (Must have it prior to start date)
- Valid Driver’s license
- Clean Driving record
- At least one year of home care, critical care, LTAC or long-term care experience (preferred)
- Mechanical Ventilator and Pediatric experience is a major advantage
- Must have solid working knowledge of charting in EMR
- Genereal knowledge of medical equipment (preferred)
- Must be detail oriented, have a solid work ethic, be highly organized
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Job Responsibilities, Included But Not Limited To
- Data entry and scanning into patient charting system
- Update visit spreadsheets, and shared document files as directed
- Completes Non-Clinical follow-ups and completes documentation in EMR
- Document and maintain updates for all patient visits
- Conducts in-person monthly or quarterly follow-up visits
- Exchange medical equipment under the supervision of the respiratory therapist
- Participates in the On-Call Program
- Must follow infection control practices and PPE policies established by the company
- Staging of ventilator set-ups and other equipment under the supervision of RT
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen.
This position is highly active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, and climbing all day. The ability to see distinctions in colors and shapes is also required. Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement.
Coordinate fine and gross motor movements and hand/eye movement. Maintain balance from any position. Negotiate level surfaces, ramps, and stairs. Function with both hands free for performing psychomotor tasks. Maneuver in small areas. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds or more.
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision Package
- 401(k) plan (discretionary)
- PTO - Vacation, Sick and Personal days, and paid holidays
- Referral bonuses & Discount Ticket Program
- Employee Recognition Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
The PromptCare Companies is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, genetic disposition, disability, veteran's status or any other characteristic or classification protected by State/Federal/Local laws. We foster a work environment in which diversity and inclusion are embraced, people are hired and advanced on their merits, and employees are treated with mutual respect and dignity.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist Assistant performs non-clinical patient follow-up visits and maintains accurate documentation in the electronic medical records system. They also assist with medical equipment exchanges and ventilator set-ups under the supervision of a respiratory therapist.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist Assistant at Promptcare Companies a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,919 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 40 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 55% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Jersey is 108.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $52k in an average-cost state. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,919 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $54k–$58k | Respiratory Therapy median $96k (middle half $92k–$100k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$52k in purchasing power | New Jersey index 108.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in New Jersey | 99 active | 3,922 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 55% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New Jersey healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 5% offer loan repayment105 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,239 in the last 30 days | 738 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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