Respiratory Therapist: Flexible Day Shift, Full-Time

Jonah Cooper Jr, LLC; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, 12-hour day shift in Darby, PA. The position supports diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases with oxygen therapy, ABG sampling, ventilator management, and patient/family education.

Required are a PA license in Respiratory Therapy (NBRC registered) and AMA-approved program completion, along with BLS certification. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work culture.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

BLS certified

Oxygen therapy knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AMA approved respiratory therapy program

PA Respiratory Therapy license NBRC registered

Job description

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time, 12-hour day shift in Darby, PA. The position supports diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases with oxygen therapy, ABG sampling, ventilator management, and patient/family education.

Required are a PA license in Respiratory Therapy (NBRC registered) and AMA-approved program completion, along with BLS certification. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits and a mission-driven work culture.