Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Main Line Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Employee discounts

Job summary

Main Line Health in Pennsylvania seeks a Per Diem Respiratory Therapist at Riddle Hospital to deliver high-quality respiratory care across patient populations. You will assess patients, apply invasive and noninvasive modalities, and collaborate with physicians, families, and care teams to ensure optimal outcomes.

Minimum 600 hours in a CoARC-accredited program is required; graduation from a CoARC-accredited program with an Associate’s degree (Bachelor’s preferred) and licensure/permit in PA is

Qualifications

• Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
• Associates Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Completion of CEU requirement in accordance with licensure standards.
• Minimum of 600 hours of clinical experience in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
• PA state licensure or temporary permit required.
• Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care to patients using invasive and noninvasive modalities.
• Assess patients and facilitate appropriate care using diagnostic modalities.
• Collaborate with physicians, patients, family, nurses and respiratory care staff across departments.

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

CEU requirement completion

Job description

Could you be our next Per Diem Respiratory Therapist at Riddle Hospital?

Why work as a Respiratory Therapist with Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

With the latest technology at your fingertips, you will be able to provide the highest quality of respiratory care to all patient populations. Help assess patients and facilitate appropriate care in the form of diagnostic modalities, pulmonary disease prevention, and application of invasive and noninvasive therapeutic modalities.

Develop and Grow Your Career!

At MLH, you are encouraged to attend MLH Education & Development Classes that offer a variety of relevant courses, tools, and resources to help achieve your personal and professional goals. On-going feedback and career development are provided by your Manager through the use of performance appraisals and 1:1 communication to further develop yourself professionally.

Get Involved!

Use your excellent communication skills by collaborating with physicians, patients, family members, nurses, respiratory care staff, MLH employees across departments

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

We offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services and vendors. Parking is always free!

Position:

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Experience:

Minimum of 600 hours of clinical experience in a CoARC accredited Respiratory Care Program.

Education:

1. Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapist Program.
2. Associates Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred.
3. Completion of CEU requirement in accordance with licensure standards.

Licensures/Certifications:

1. Registry eligible or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.
2. PA state licensure or temporary permit required.
3. Provider BLS (American Heart Assoc/American Red Cross) required.