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Job Title:Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )
Unit:Respiratory Services

Employment Type:Full Time

Shift:Night Shift (7pm-7:30am)
Location: St. Francis

Position Purpose

Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order 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 Registered Respiratory Therapist you will:

• Demonstrates competence in providing oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas sampling.

• Assist in pulmonary toilet/oropharyngeal suctioning.

• Ventilator care - set up and maintains verifies physician order suctions as per protocol.

• Use BIPAP and CPAP devices ensuring proper size fit and comfort of patient.

• Appropriate use of pulse oximetry.

Minimum Requirements:

• HS graduate or equivalent

• Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

• Current Delaware license in respiratory therapy.

• Must be registeredby the NBRC registered preferred.

• BLS required.

• Experience required.

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:For more than 90 yearsSaint Francis Hospitalhas served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924 Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all whorequireexpert medical care regardless of religion race colorcreedor economic status.

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.