Respiratory Therapist [Per Diem | Rotating] - Fox Chase Cancer Center
Compensation
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Job Description
Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions and functions as a resource person to achieve therapeutic goals in the care of patient's cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. consults with physicians and other health team members to determine treatment procedures and time schedules. Actively participates in in-service education, infection control and performance improvement programs.
Education
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Care Required
- Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care Preferred or
- Combination of relevant education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree Required
Experience
3 years experience in Respiratory Care in a Specialty Care or Critical Care area Required
- Licenses
- PA Respiratory Care License Required
- Reg Respiratory Therapist Required
- Basic Life Support Required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals.
Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Key Responsibilities
Performs prescribed diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to manage patient cardiopulmonary dysfunctions. Collaborates with physicians and healthcare team members to establish treatment procedures and schedules.
Requirements
Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care and at least 3 years of experience in a specialty or critical care setting. Must hold a valid PA Respiratory Care License, Registered Respiratory Therapist credential, and Basic Life Support certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Respiratory Therapy Career Context
Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 58% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Respiratory Therapy median $74k (middle half $63k–$83k)91 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Pennsylvania index 97.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Respiratory Therapy listings in Pennsylvania | 195 active | 3,986 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 58% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 2% offer loan repayment202 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Respiratory Therapy listings | 1,233 in the last 30 days | 754 the 30 days before (+64%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Respiratory Therapy pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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