Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Nights

Trinity Health•Philadelphia, PA

20h•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 Registered Respiratory Therapist, you will: Demonstrates competence in providing oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas sampling. Assist in pulmonary toilet/oropharyngeal suctioning. Ventilator care - set up and maintains, verifies physician order, suctions as per protocol. Use BIPAP and CPAP devices, ensuring proper size fit and comfort of patient. Appropriate use of pulse oximetry. Nazareth Hospital serves Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding region. With over 160 inpatient beds and many outpatient services, Nazareth Hospital has a broad range of specialties to meet patients’ health care needs. Nazareth Hospital offers outstanding diagnostic, medical, surgical and therapeutic care with state-of-the-art technology. With the dedication of 1,200 employees and 350+ physicians and specialists, Nazareth Hospital treats patients and their families with respect and compassion while providing health care services in response to the changing needs of our community. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Requirements

HS graduate or equivalent
Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program
Current PA license in respiratory therapy.
Must be registered by the NBRC, registered preferred.
BCLS required.
Experience required.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence in providing oxygen therapy and arterial blood gas sampling.
Assist in pulmonary toilet/oropharyngeal suctioning.
Ventilator care - set up and maintains, verifies physician order, suctions as per protocol.
Use BIPAP and CPAP devices, ensuring proper size fit and comfort of patient.
Appropriate use of pulse oximetry.