Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Acute Care

Nemours-Children; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Nemours is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join the Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. The role involves providing routine and emergency respiratory care under supervision, directing trainees, and educating other professionals.

The team emphasizes high-quality pediatric care and patient safety. Responsibilities include verifying orders, patient assessment, aerosol therapies, ventilator management, non-invasive monitoring, and supporting discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Clinical judgment and decisive patient care
• Strong communication with families and healthcare team
• Ability to work in fast-paced hospital settings

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency respiratory care in all patient care areas.
• Assess patients and evaluate therapy appropriateness.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and airway clearance therapies; manage vents and monitors.
• Assist with transport, discharge planning, and patient education.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Care

DE State License

NBRC-RRT

BLS-HCP

AARC membership

PALS within 90 days of hire

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Nemours is seeking a per diem Respiratory Therapist to join the Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. The role involves providing routine and emergency respiratory care under supervision, directing trainees, and educating other professionals.

The team emphasizes high-quality pediatric care and patient safety. Responsibilities include verifying orders, patient assessment, aerosol therapies, ventilator management, non-invasive monitoring, and supporting discharge planning.