Cadia Healthcare Pike Creek·Wilmington, Delaware
The Respiratory Therapist will provide respiratory treatments, exercises, and medications to residents with breathing disorders. They are responsible for operating and maintaining diagnostic equipment and monitoring patients on mechanical ventilators.
Provide respiratory treatment to residents requiring some form of breathing therapy, exercise, and or administering therapeutic medication on a regular basis. Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method & duration of therapy, precautions to be taken & medication dosages, in accordance with physician orders. Ensure quality respiratory services provided are in accordance with physician orders & facility policies. Make assessments and provide care to residents requiring mechanical ventilator support, i.e. making regular rounds on ventilator residents, monitoring conditions and conducting routine mechanical safety checks of the ventilators. Evaluate, operate and maintain various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory equipment to include ABG, oximeter, and portable spirometer. Qualifications Graduate of a CoArc approved school of respiratory therapy. Respiratory Care Practitioner license required, with a minimum CRT, RRT licensure/certification preferred. Working knowledge of respiratory equipment needed to operate, maintain & conduct routine troubleshooting on various types of equipment with emphasis on mechanical ventilators, tracheostomy care & various O2 delivery devices.
Candidates must be graduates of a CoArc approved respiratory therapy program and hold a valid Respiratory Care Practitioner license. Proficiency in mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, and oxygen delivery devices is required.
Market context
In Delaware, allied-health employers commonly seek radiologic technologists for hospitals, outpatient imaging centers, and specialty practices, so openings can be competitive when schedules and credential requirements align. This role is competitive because candidates need an approved Radiologic Technology program background, ARRT registration, state licensure, and BLS certification, while benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k) match can influence offers. Before applying, confirm your credentials are current and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save research time.
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