Respiratory Therapist

About Christiana Care: Christiana Care is one of the Mid‑Atlantic’s largest academic health‑care providers and consists of three campuses:
Wilmington, Newark and Union at Cecil County. Through our values of love and excellence, Christiana Care is consistently identified as a regional center of excellence for cardiology, cancer and women’s health services and is ranked by U.S. News & World as Best Hospital.

Christiana Care Earns Third Consecutive Apex Award for Excellence in Respiratory Care.

Christiana Care is currently seeking Respiratory Therapists to work full time on 3rd shift/overnight, 72 hours per week. Hours are 6:30 p.m. – 7 a.m. Every 3rd weekend and holiday is required. This position is at Christiana Hospital with rotations to Wilmington Hospital.

Respiratory Therapists provide service to all areas of the hospital, including adult and infant critical care units, medical‑surgical floors, and emergency care, as part of a specialized multidisciplinary team.

There are approximately one hundred fifty‑six full‑time and part‑time therapists throughout Christiana Care Health System. The Respiratory Care Department offers opportunities for involvement in innovative therapy and research within a respected environment where you are valued as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• You will work in a role that directly impacts the lives of our patients, staff & community.
• Generous PTO, competitive pay and a robust benefits package.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Work‑life benefits including annual membership to , backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and more.
• Tuition assistance for degree programs. Medical/dental/vision benefits are available to caregivers on the first day of employment. Retirement planning options include a 403(b) plan and a defined contribution plan.

• Graduate of a CoArc approved School of Respiratory Therapy.

• Maintain an active certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) credential; RRT preferred.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Licensure in the State of Delaware required.

Hourly Pay Range: $32.77 – $52.43. This pay rate/range represents Christiana Care’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, but not limited to, skills, relevant experience and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal‑opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination. Staff is reflective of the community and qualified applicants are considered for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.