Pays $26.59-$33.27/hr — $24k below the Respiratory Therapist market median of ~$94k (25 jobs)
Respiratory Therapist
About the Role
Respiratory therapist for pulmonary function testing in physician-led network. Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k.
Join Summit Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Function Testing in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $26.59 - $33.27/hour.
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA coverages
- 401k savings plan
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Summit Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Pulmonary Function Testing.
Key Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing pulmonary function tests, calibrating diagnostic equipment, and maintaining patient flow. They also assist physicians and clinical staff with patient care, clerical duties, and maintaining examination rooms.
Requirements
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with vocational training and Medical Assistant certification preferred. Previous experience in pulmonary function testing and the ability to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Summit Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 79 active listings.
In New Jersey, Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$100k across 56 listings, vs ~$85k nationally (3,871 listings).
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Jersey's cost-of-living index is 128.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $49k in an average-cost state — New Jersey ranks #12 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.8% of New Jersey clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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