Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Flex (36 hrs per week) - (6:30a - 7p) Day - Newark - $10K Sign On Bonus

ChristianaCare•Christiana, PA

1d•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a licensed respiratory therapist to provide respiratory therapy in collaboration with the health care team. The therapist uses a defined care process and is accountable for delivering safe, effective, compassionate, and respectful patient care. This position is based at Christiana Hospital, with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The schedule is a 36-hour-per-week flex day shift from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; every third weekend and holiday is required. The position offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and pays $36.21–$55.40, depending on experience and individual qualifications. ChristianaCare is one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest academic health care providers, with campuses in Wilmington, Newark, and Union at Cecil County. The organization is recognized for excellence in cardiology, cancer, women’s health, and respiratory care.

Requirements

Graduate of a CoARC-approved School of Respiratory Therapy.
Respiratory licensure in the state of practice.
Maintain current BLS certification.
Maintain an active Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential.

Nice To Haves

Current AARC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic clinical assessments on admission and throughout the hospital stay, following established standards.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide teaching as indicated.
Initiate and follow a basic plan of care based on assessment and diagnosis.
Communicate with and advocate on behalf of patients and families in a dignified and respectful manner to support effective implementation of the care plan.
Administer respiratory modalities and medications safely and effectively.
Provide therapy to patients and document care in the medical record.
Interact compassionately and respectfully with patients, families, coworkers, management, physicians, and ancillary department staff.
Use basic delegation skills to optimize patient care.
Stay informed about changes in policies, procedures, and equipment; participate in planned education and be willing to receive teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
Protect patient and family rights and confidentiality.
Perform work safely in accordance with ChristianaCare and departmental safety practices, and promptly report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations.