Night Respiratory Therapist – Pediatric Critical Care

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Savings Plan

Disability Coverage

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is looking for a night-shift Respiratory Therapist to join our Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. This role involves verifying physician orders, assessing patients, and providing critical respiratory care including emergency management.

Applicants should have graduated from a COAARC-approved program and possess the necessary DE State License and NBRC-RRT certification. The position offers benefits like paid time off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Graduated a COAARC-approved Respiratory Care Program.
• DE State License, NBRC-RRT, BLS-HCP required; AARC membership.
• PALS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and provide appropriate care.
• Assess patients clinically and evaluate therapy appropriateness.
• Provide emergency respiratory care and airway management.
• Document patient care and enter charges in EMR.
• Participate in discharge planning and home-care education.

Skills

Aerosolized medication therapy

Airway management

Patient assessment

Emergency respiratory care

Documentation in EMR

Education

Graduated from COAARC-approved program

DE State License

NBRC-RRT certification

BLS for Healthcare Provider

Job description

The Nemours Foundation is looking for a night-shift Respiratory Therapist to join our Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. This role involves verifying physician orders, assessing patients, and providing critical respiratory care including emergency management.

Applicants should have graduated from a COAARC-approved program and possess the necessary DE State License and NBRC-RRT certification. The position offers benefits like paid time off, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.