Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Part-time position (24 hours/week) on a 12-hour night shift at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby, PA.

About the role

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 delivers medications needed to assist in control of respiratory ailments.

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

Requirements

• High school 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 certification required

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health
• Paid time off
• 403B retirement plan
• Education assistance
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and others)
• Benefits available from the first day of employment
• Work/life balance with flexible schedules
• Free onsite parking

About Us

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, PA, offering advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of its many quality achievements, including:

• Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care
• Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
• Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations
• Certified Primary Stroke Center