About Us
Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.
Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.
The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.
Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.
More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.
Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.
Short Description
Assumes the role for the coordination and participation in specialized respiratory care
clinical programs.
Educate the respiratory care staff, students and multidisciplinary staff.
Participate in intra and interdisciplinary activities and programs.
Demonstrates effective communication skills, teaching ability and techniques required for
effective job performance
Role may require the exposure to hazardous materials.
Physical tasks requirements are listed in the respiratory therapist job analysis.
Experience Required
5 years respiratory care w/critical care experience required.
2 years supervisory or assistant supervisory experience required.
Education Requirements
Bachelors of Arts or Bachelors of Science Degree required.
Graduate of AMA approved Respiratory Care Program.
License/Certification Requirements
Current NJ-RESP License - NJ Respiratory Therapist License.
Maintains BLS & NALS certification, ACLS/PALS is optional.