Respiratory Therapist - Flexible Part-Time, Ventilator Care

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Free onsite parking

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital's Respiratory Services unit in Darby, PA. You will operate respiratory care equipment and assist with medication delivery to support respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, ABG sampling, ventilator setup, pulse oximetry, and patient/family education. Requires PA licensure in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates respiratory care equipment to diagnose and treat respiratory disease or illness under supervision.
• Delivers medications to assist in control of respiratory ailments.
• Demonstrates oxygen therapy competence.
• Performs arterial blood gas sampling and monitors patient condition.
• Sets up and maintains ventilator functions.
• Demonstrates appropriate use of pulse oximetry device and educates patients/families.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Critical thinking

Patient care

Communication

Education

PA Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC Registered

AHA BLS

HS Diploma or AMA approved program

Job description

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic seeks a part-time Respiratory Therapist for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital's Respiratory Services unit in Darby, PA. You will operate respiratory care equipment and assist with medication delivery to support respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities include oxygen therapy, ABG sampling, ventilator setup, pulse oximetry, and patient/family education. Requires PA licensure in respiratory therapy, NBRC registration, and BLS certification.