Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist ( RRT )
Unit: Respiratory Services

Employment Type: Per Diem

Shift: Night Shift (7pm=7:30am)
Location: Nazareth Hospital

Position Purpose

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.

Minimum 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.

Position Highlights:

• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.  

• Free onsite parking.  

• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.   

• Referral Rewards Program 

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.