Respiratory Therapist - Days

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Education assistance

Pet insurance

Hospital indemnity

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, PA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist. Under supervision, you will set up and operate respiratory care equipment and deliver prescribed medications to diagnose and treat respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, ABG sampling, recognizing patient changes, ventilator management, pulse oximetry, and educating patients and families. A valid PA RT license and NBRC registration are required.

Qualifications

• Need a high school diploma and graduation from an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
• Current PA license in Respiratory Therapy and NBRC registration required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates respiratory care equipment and delivers medications as ordered.
• Provides Oxygen Therapy and ventilator support.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes; notifies team as needed.
• Participates in patient and family education.

Skills

Oxygen therapy

ABG sampling

CPR readiness

Ventilator management

Pulse oximetry

Patient education

Education

High school diploma

AMA approved RT program

PA Respiratory Therapy license

NBRC registration

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description: Respiratory Therapist

Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours/week)

Shift: 12 hour day shift
Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA

Position Purpose

Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order, the Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates various types of respiratory care equipment to be utilized in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disease or illness. Also, delivery of medications needed to assist in control of Respiratory ailments.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will:

• Demonstrates competence in providing Oxygen Therapy
• Demonstrates competence in Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately (notifies nurse/physician, initiates CPR)
• Sets up and maintains ventilator functions
• Demonstrates appropriate use of pulse oximetry device
• Participates in the education process of patients and families

Minimum Qualifications:

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program required
• Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy required, must be registered by the NBRC
• BLS required

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program

About us:

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospitallocatedin Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia.Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.