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Wilmington, Delaware

Respiratory Therapist - Rotating shifts

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsNo nightsPart-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Thursday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Employment Type: Part-time (16 hours/week)
  • Location: Saint Francis Hospital - Wilmington, DE

Shift: Every third weekend day shift

Occasionally, this role will cover Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 am - 3:30 pm 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

  • 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 is responsible for performing respiratory treatment modalities in accordance with established policies and procedures. They deliver and delegate respiratory care to both inpatients and outpatients while ensuring continuity of care through effective communication.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program and hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential. Additionally, applicants must be licensed in the state of Delaware and hold a current BLS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMultidisciplinary approach

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

36 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 23 employers

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<$85k
4
$85k-95k
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$95k-105k
7
$105k-115k
4
$115k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 23 employers

401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
7%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$45.05 - $63.70/hr
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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 3,889 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes weekends

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,786/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 (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

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Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance
Work/Life balance with flexible schedules
Free onsite parking
Referral Rewards Program