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Wilmington, Delaware

Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Testing - Days

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE

Shift: Every third weekend 12hr day shift

5 hours needed Tuesday - Thursday when certain tests are scheduled for outpatient.

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.

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.

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

  • Pulmonary Function Testing experience required.
  • Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program.
  • Registered through NBRC
  • Licensed in the state of Delaware or valid temporary license and Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Certified in BLS.

Position Highlights and 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.
  • Referral Rewards Program

About Us

For more than 90 years, Saint Francis Hospital has served the Wilmington community and Northern New Castle County by providing compassionate health care of the highest quality. Founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Philadelphia in 1924, Saint Francis heeds a particular call to serve those in need. Our ministry is to serve all who require expert medical care regardless of religion, race, color, creed or economic status.

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 Respiratory Therapist performs respiratory treatment modalities and pulmonary function testing for both inpatients and outpatients. They are responsible for maintaining continuity of care through effective communication and sound clinical judgment.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Experience in pulmonary function testing and current BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentMultidisciplinary collaboration

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 42% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapyranked against 4,010 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $124k (middle half $96k–$139k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Delaware14 active3,977 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $14k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+3.9% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,010 Respiratory Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Respiratory Therapist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 17 employers
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
76% this job
Sign-on bonus
57%
Loan repayment
24%
PSLF eligible
14%
CME allowance
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 5.1
Better work-life than 80% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends
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About Trinity Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, mental health
Paid time off
403B
Education assistance
Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity)
Free onsite parking
Referral Rewards Program

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.