Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Swarthmore, PA

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
15 hours ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
15 hours ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Respiratory Therapist

Elsmere, DE (16 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
15 hours ago

Elsmere, DE (16 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
15 hours ago

Respiratory Therapist Career Opportunity - PRN Join Encompass Health's Respiratory Care Family: A Career of Impact Are you in search of a career that resonates with your heart and community?...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wilmington, DE (15 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
1 day ago

Wilmington, DE (15 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
1 day ago

Monitoring patient status as appropriate via arterial blood gases, chest auscultation, review of x-ray studies, clinical observation. Various other duties as assigned....

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST- Per Diem (Temple Hospital Jeanes Campus)

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
1 day ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
1 day ago

PA Respiratory Care License Required Cert Respiratory Therapist Required Basic Life Support Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Preferred Reg Respiratory Therapist Preferre Your Tomorrow is Here...

(RRT) Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem/Night) Abington

Abington, PA (19 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Abington, PA (19 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation. 3....

Respiratory Therapist I or II, full time, nights- Pennsylvania Hospital - 10k sign on bonus

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Care And minimum 500 + Graduate of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) accredited Respiratory Care program. + License to Practice as a Respiratory Therapist in PA + Registered Respiratory...

Pulmonary Diagnostics Rehab Respiratory Therapist - HUP

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Required Credentials: + Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT (Required) + PA State licensed as a Respiratory Therapist (Required) + Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist / CPFT (Required) + Basic...

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST REG I- Per Diem (Temple Chestnut Hill Hospital)

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Education Associates Degree : Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program (Required) License/Certifications RCP-LIC - PA Respiratory Care License (Required) RRT - Reg Respiratory Therapist (Required) BLS...

Respiratory Therapist RRT - Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Great opportunity - $15k Sign on bonus The Respiratory Therapist will assess patient's condition and evaluates all data to determine the appropriateness of the prescribed respiratory care....

Registered Respiratory Therapist - (RRT)

Media, PA (4 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Media, PA (4 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care...

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal Intensive Care - (RRT - NICU)

Media, PA (4 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Media, PA (4 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

therapist, respiratory therapist, respiratory, RRT, respiratory care, allied health, allied, healthcare, health care, patient care, neonatal intensive care, NICU RRT, NICU respiratory therapist, respiratory...

Respiratory Therapist

Camden, NJ (12 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Camden, NJ (12 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
2 days ago

Respiratory Therapist Share Apply Now Estimated Gross Weekly Wage $2017 Location Camden, NJ Shift Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Start Date 08/04/2025 Assignment Length 13 weeks Job Type Travel Job...

Respiratory Therapist I or II - Full time, Days - Pennsylvania Hospital - 10k sign on bonus

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

Respiratory Therapist (RT) - up to $55/hr

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

Philadelphia, PA (10 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

ShiftKey enables independent respiratory therapists like you to bid on per diem respiratory therapy shifts posted by a vast network of Facilitiesall based on criteria you select....

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wilmington, DE (15 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

Wilmington, DE (15 miles from Swarthmore, PA)
3 days ago

Skill in analyzing physiological specimens obtained to include arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, End tidal Co2 (ETCo2) monitoring, basic spirometry and other basic diagnostic procedures....

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Demographic Data for Swarthmore, PA

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Average Household Income

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Total Population

10,803

Number of Businesses

182

City Size

Medium/Sm

Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems

Gain insight into the complexities of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and how gases and nutrients are regulated in healthy humans. The human body is an amalgamation of specialised and...

Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure

Respiratory failure is a common clinical problem encountered by most healthcare professionals. On this three-week course from The University of Glasgow, youll expand your knowledge of the...

Chronic Respiratory Diseases (CRD) in Primary Care Settings

On this course, youll get a world-class introduction in how to diagnose and manage respiratory disease in low- and middle-income primary care settings. Explore how to treat chronic respiratory...

Title Synonyms

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Respiratory Therapy

Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Swarthmore, PA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.

Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Swarthmore, PA offer the following education background

Associate's Degree

42.8%

Bachelor's Degree

30.5%

Master's Degree

12.3%

Vocational Degree or Certification

4.8%

Doctorate Degree

4.6%

High School or GED

4.3%

Some College

0.5%

Some High School

0.2%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Swarthmore, PA

Less than 1 year

47.4%

None

23.4%

1-2 years

20.2%

2-4 years

6.2%

4-6 years

2.8%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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