Respiratory Therapist (7P-7A)

Posted: 07-Aug-26 Location: Wilmington, Delaware Categories: Allied Health Internal Number: 17684 Nemours is seeking a night-shift (7P-7A) Respiratory Therapist to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in Wilmington, DE. Position Responsibilities Verify all physician orders for respiratory care. and provide age and developmental-appropriate care to infants, children, adolescents, and adults. Assess patients clinically and evaluate for appropriateness of therapy. Provide aerosolized medication therapy, provide airway clearance therapies, airway management such as trach changes, tube taping, suctioning, medical gas therapy., ventilator setup and management., perform non-invasive monitoring, i.e., pulse oximetry, transcutaneous O2/CO2 and end-tidal CO2 monitoring, assist with in-house and inter-facility transports. Provide emergency respiratory care, i.e., airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, perform arterial blood gas sampling, point of care testing and electrocardiograms., participate in airway management during bronchoscopies. Document care provided, patient assessment and patient care orders in electronic medical record (EMR) or hard copy when necessary. Enter charges in EMR Participate in discharge planning and home-care education by training patients, their families, and designated care providers. Provide recommendations and education to physicians and nurses regarding respiratory care. Participate in the evaluation or respiratory care equipment and procedures and maintain current knowledge about departmental policies and procedures. 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 About Nemours Children's Health Nemours Children’s Health is leading the nation in redefining children’s health—not just through exceptional clinical care, but by focusing on the Whole Child Health of every patient we serve. As a nonprofit pediatric health system, we care for more than 250,000 children annually in the Delaware Valley and Florida, including families who travel from across the country and world for our renowned pediatric expertise. Rooted in the 70-year legacy of Alfred I. duPont, Nemours Children’s embraces the sacred trust of improving children’s lives and preventing even the most challenging childhood conditions. Our mission reaches beyond hospital walls through groundbreaking research, national advocacy, and community-based initiatives that promote prevention and lifelong wellness. Backed by the financial strength and long-term vision of the Nemours Foundation, we’re investing in the future: expanding our campuses in Delaware and Florida with over 1.1 million square feet of state‑of‑the‑art space designed with families in mind. And we’re building the healthiest workforce — one that is diverse, mission‑driven, and empowered to create the healthiest generations of children. At Nemours Children’s, we don’t just care for children — we champion their potential. #J-18808-Ljbffr Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina