Respiratory Therapist (7A-7P)

Respiratory Therapist - Up to $10K sign-on bonus

Nemours is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (full-time, 7A-7P, e/o weekend) to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE.

This position is responsible for: Providing, under the general direction of the Therapist in Charge or Assistant Director of Respiratory Care, all routine and emergency respiratory care in all patient care areas.

The Respiratory Therapists provide clinical direction for respiratory care trainees and technicians.

The therapists provide consultation and education to other healthcare professionals as well.

The therapist is in routine contact with patients during the provision of hands-on care and in frequent contact with patients' families.

The respiratory therapist will have contact with other hospital staff, such as nurses and physicians.

Join a team of APEX RTs! The Nemours Children's Health-DE Respiratory Care Department achieved APEX status as designated by the American Association of Respiratory Care in 2023.

APEX RT departments exemplify best practices in the profession and enhance patient safety and outcomes by delivering high-quality respiratory care.

The Nemours RT department is 1 of 18 Acute Care Hospitals in the United States recognized and only 1 of 5 children's hospitals.

We are super proud of what we do here and are looking for team members who want to make a difference!

Benefits:


* Paid Time Off: Six paid holidays annually and one day of paid volunteer time off.


* Paid Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave for new parents at 100% pay.


* Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 for approved courses.


* Retirement Savings Plan: 403(b) plan with immediate participation and matching contributions; 457(b) program for highly compensated associates.


* Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D


* Disability Coverage: Short- and long-term disability coverage at 60% of salary for non-work-related disabilities.

Position Requirements:

Graduated a COAARC Approved Respiratory Care Program

DE State License, NBRC-RRT, and BLS-HCP required, AARC membership, PALS within 90 days of hire.

Preferred - NRP, NBRC-NPS, NBRC-CPFT, NBRC-RPFT, NBRC-SDS, AEC, and ACLS

Eligibility for sign-on bonus for full-time positions:

10k paid out to RT with greater than 5 years experience

5k paid out to RT with 2-5 years experience

Will remain in RT department for 2 year commitment

Must have pediatric and/or hospital experience



*Applies to external applicants only

Questions? Please contact Megan at 302-298-8295 or Megan.Roberts@nemours.org.