Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Trinity Health • Collingdale, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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 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
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently 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.

Requirements

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

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees