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Job Description
Employment Type: Part time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift
Description
- Job Title: Respiratory Therapist
- Employment Type: Part-time (24 hours/week)
- Shift: 12 hour day shift
- Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital - Darby, PA
Position Purpose
Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order, the Respiratory Therapist 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 Respiratory Therapist, you will:
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
Minimum Qualifications
- HS graduate or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program required
- Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy required, must be registered by the NBRC
- BLS required
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
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 178-bed teaching hospital located in Darby, Pa., which offers advanced acute care services in Delaware County and Southwest Philadelphia. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, Mercy Fitzgerald is proud of our many quality achievements such as: Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care, Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, Achievement Awards from the American Heart/Stroke Associations and Certified Primary Stroke Center.
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
Set up and operate respiratory care equipment and deliver medications to support the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions. Provide oxygen therapy, collect arterial blood gas samples, maintain ventilators, monitor patient status, respond to emergencies, and educate patients and families.
Requirements
A high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program are required. Applicants must hold a current Pennsylvania respiratory therapy license, be registered by the NBRC, and have BLS certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · top 25% in respiratory therapy | ranked against 3,921 Respiratory Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $78k (middle half $72k–$83k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 176 active | 3,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 52% no call · 48% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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