Registered Respiratory Therapist

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Summary
Administers all forms of respiratory care both critical and general therapy and directs and manages the respiratory and pulmonary care for a designated group of patients. Provides respiratory assessment support treatment and diagnostic tests as part of the healthcare team.

Job Duties

• Conducts a program of treatment diagnostic evaluation management and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Performs inventory of respiratory equipment and maintains adequate stock of equipment.
• Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices.
• Performs pulmonary function testing which requires maintenance and the calibration of the Collins Computerized Spirometer.
• Trains other staff including physicians and students in issues relevant to respiratory therapy.
• Performs mechanical ventilator management Bi-pap and respiratory monitoring.
• Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains adequate airways measures ventilator volumes pressures and flows of patients requiring critical care.
• Educates patients in collaboration in various clinical situations such as sleep apnea and CPAP machines proper fitting of mask and headgear and setting of pressures in concordance to sleep studio requirements.
• Sets up checks equipment and administers respiratory medication for aerosol treatment as ordered by the physicians/or by patient-driven protocols charts treatment response and progress.
• Performs arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry interpretation and analysis.
• Sets-up diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
• 1 year Experience as a registered respiratory therapist.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force) lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patients weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:

Night Shift

Address:

700 E Broad St

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

LVH-H AFSCME

Work Schedule:

0Every other weekend and 3 holidays per year.

Department:

Respiratory