Overnight Respiratory Therapist - Acute Hospital Care

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist for Christiana Hospital with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The role requires collaboration with the health care team to deliver respiratory therapy and patient care.

Shift is overnights (6:30pm - 7:00am), with every 3rd weekend and holiday. Licensure in the practice state is required and BLS certification must be maintained.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
• Respiratory Licensure in the state of practice required (Delaware, Maryland, etc.).
• Maintain Current BLS Certification, Active CRT or RRT credential.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic clinical assessments on admission and during stay.
• Assesses patient/family learning needs and carries out teaching measures.
• Initiates and follows a basic plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis.
• Delivers respiratory modalities and medications safely and documents care in the medical record.
• Communicates with patients and families in a respectful manner to implement the plan of care.
• Interacts with care teams to optimize patient outcomes and demonstrate empathy.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

BLS certified

Education

CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Christiana Care Health System is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist for Christiana Hospital with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The role requires collaboration with the health care team to deliver respiratory therapy and patient care.

Shift is overnights (6:30pm - 7:00am), with every 3rd weekend and holiday. Licensure in the practice state is required and BLS certification must be maintained.