Respiratory Therapist I PRN
Listed compensation
$34-$56/hr
Listing transparency2 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Per Diem
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols.
We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.
Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
Short Description
Patient assessment, mechanical ventilatory support monitoring, non-invasive ventilation support, administration of medical gas delivery systems (i. e.: heliox, nitric, oxygen compressed air, etc...).
Humidification and aerosol therapy, airway management, delivery of aerosolized & instilled medications, chest physical therapy, vest therapy, IPV therapy, in-exsuffalator therapy, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, arterialblood gas acquisition & analysis, Transcutaneous pc02 & po2monitoring, pulse oximetry monitoring & trending, ventilatory weaning, peak flow monitoring, assist with bedside tracheostomies, and bronchoscopy.
- Internal and external patient transporting, patient and family education.
- Experience Required
- Post Respiratory Care program graduate.
- 1-2 years preferred Pediatric and Adult critical care experience.
Education Requirements
High School diploma or GED and Graduate of an AMA Approved Respiratory Care Program - Associates.
License/Certification Requirements
- Current NJ-RESP - New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board License.
- Valid BLS and ACLS
- Salary Min ($)
USD $34.00
Salary Max ($)
USD $56.00
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing patient assessments, managing mechanical ventilation, and administering medical gas and aerosol therapies. They also assist with bedside procedures, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and provide patient and family education.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and hold a current New Jersey State Respiratory Care Board license. A minimum of 1-2 years of pediatric and adult critical care experience is preferred.
Key Skills
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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $86k 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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