Respiratory Therapist - (6:30p - 7a)- Full Time Flex (36 hours a week) - Newark

ChristianaCare•Wilmington, DE

3d•$36 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is hiring a licensed respiratory therapist to provide respiratory therapy in collaboration with the health care team. The therapist is responsible and accountable for delivering care using a defined process, including assessment, planning, treatment, education, documentation, and protection of patient rights and confidentiality. This full-time flex position is based at Christiana Hospital in Newark, with rotations to Wilmington Hospital as needed. The overnight shift is 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with every third weekend and holiday required. The position pays $36.21 to $55.40, depending on experience and qualifications. ChristianaCare describes itself as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest academic health care providers, with campuses in Wilmington, Newark, and Union at Cecil County. It highlights its regional centers of excellence in cardiology, cancer, and women’s health services, and notes that it has been recognized for excellence in 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 certified Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or CRT credential.

Nice To Haves

Current AARC membership preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic clinical assessments of patients upon admission and throughout their hospital stay according to 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 for patients and families in a dignified and respectful manner to support effective implementation of the plan of care.
Administer respiratory modalities and medications safely and effectively.
Provide therapy to patients and document care delivery in the medical record.
Interact compassionately and humanistically with patients, families, co-workers, management, physicians, and ancillary department staff.
Use basic delegation skills with other personnel to optimize patient care.
Stay informed about changes in policies, procedures, and equipment; participate in planned educational programs and remain willing to be taught, coached, and mentored.
Protect patient and family rights and confidentiality.
Perform assigned work safely in accordance with ChristianaCare and departmental safety practices, and promptly report unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations.