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Darby, Pennsylvania

Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Compensation

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Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

  • Job Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Unit: Respiratory Services
  • Employment Type: Per Diem
  • Shift: Rotating 12hr shifts
  • Location: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

Position Purpose

Under supervision of the department manager and/upon request of the physician order 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

  • Current PA License in Respiratory Therapy
  • Must be registered by the NBRC

AHA BLS

HS graduate or equivalent, graduate of an AMA approved respiratory therapy program

Position Highlights

  • 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

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

The Respiratory Therapist sets up and operates respiratory care equipment to diagnose and treat respiratory diseases under physician orders. They also provide medication delivery and monitor patient conditions, including initiating CPR when necessary.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Pennsylvania license in Respiratory Therapy and be registered by the NBRC. A high school diploma or equivalent and graduation from an AMA-approved respiratory therapy program are required.

Key Skills

Ventilator managementPatient educationRespiratory care equipment operation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem 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).

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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%
Sign-on bonus
44%
Relocation assistance
13%
CME allowance
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 call

Living in Darby

Typical market rent
$1,535/mo
Residents’ average commute
37 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: 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.