Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem, Rotating Shifts (Mercy Fitzgerald)

Employment Type : Part time Shift : Rotating Shift Description : Mercy Fitzgerald, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our team on our respiratory services unit! Schedule : 12hr Rotating shifts 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. Job 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 :
• 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
• What We Offer :
• Competitive Salary
• Retirement Savings Program
• Free Parking
• And more!
• 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.