Registered Respiratory Therapist

Schuylkill

Job Location:

Lehighton, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary
The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine diagnose and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The Respiratory Therapist assesses patient condition and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans and monitors patient progress following procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents all patient care activities and ensures they comply with the appropriate quality of care standards and regulations of the department.

Job Duties

Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy including oxygen respiratory medication PFTs ABGs and all mechanical ventilation.
Performs evaluation procedures both invasive and non-invasive to determine respiratory care needs and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment routine rounds troubleshooting weaning airway care and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
Collects and analyzes sputum blood and breath specimens for diagnosis. Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of a AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
Less than 1 year related experience.
Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year and
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association within 60 Days and
RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelors Degree from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
1 year related experience.

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.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2128 Blakeslee Boulevard Dr E

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Carbon

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

mix of day and night shift depending on department needs 7-730 every other weekend and every other holiday

Department:

Respiratory Care Services - CAR

Required Experience:

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been...