Respiratory Therapist Days

Job Title: 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 Hospitalis a 178-bed teaching hospitallocatedin Darby Pa. which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest 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.