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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description

Position Purpose:

This person will be responsible for performing respiratory treatment modalities in conformance with established policies and procedures. Communicates appropriate information so that continuity of care can be provided.

Employment Type: Part-time night shift (7pm-7:30am)

Schedule: 12 hour night shifts, every third weekend, rotating holidays.

As an RRT, You Will

Performs respiratory treatment modalities in conformance with established policies and procedures. Communicates appropriate information so that continuity of care can be provided.

Delivers and delegates respiratory care to both inpatients and outpatients that demonstrates both knowledge of facts and sound judgement.

Charts precise and specific observations via Focus Charting, patient assessments, and completes all forms accurately and timely. (Flow sheets, e-MARs)

Identifies and appropriately utilizes multidiscipline approach to facilitate delivery of Care.

Seeks knowledge in relation to patient’s condition, disease entity or treatment and reflect this in patient care and documentation and team conference.

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
  • Registered through NBRC
  • Licensed in the state of PA or valid temporary license and Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Certified in BLS.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.

  • 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.
  • Discounted on-site childcare through onsite Bright Horizons.

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for performing respiratory treatment modalities in accordance with established policies and procedures. They must document patient observations accurately and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be a high school graduate and have completed an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program. Applicants are required to be registered through the NBRC, hold a valid Pennsylvania license, and possess BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMultidisciplinary approachClinical care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,803 active Respiratory Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 44% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution19 jobs

3
<$90k
5
$90k-105k
8
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
1
$139k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
75% this job
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$47.68-$66.75/hr
#2

Respiratory Therapist II

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$52.03-$64.05/hr
#3

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Philadelphia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$204k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
Mental health coverage
Paid time off
403B retirement plan
Education assistance
Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity)
Free onsite parking
Discounted on-site childcare