Registered Respiratory Therapist- Children's Hospital -$50,000 Sign on Bonus

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Belém; Presencial; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. In this vital role, you will administer critical respiratory care, manage patient therapy, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your expertise will directly impact the lives of patients. With a generous sign-on bonus and a supportive work culture, this is a chance to grow your career in a forward-thinking healthcare setting that values innovation and teamwork.

Serviços

Sign-on Bonus

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible Scheduling

Qualificações

• Graduate from an accredited RRT program with less than 1 year experience.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment and provide respiratory methodologies.

Responsabilidades

• Administers respiratory care and manages pulmonary care for patients.
• Educates patients on respiratory therapy and equipment usage.

Conhecimentos

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Assessment

Mechanical Ventilator Management

Emergency CPR

Diagnostic Equipment Operation

Formação académica

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Ferramentas

Bi-pap

Aerosol Treatment Equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Registered Respiratory Therapist- Children's Hospital -$30,000 Sign on Bonus

Full-Time

Day Shift

Department: Respiratory Care Services - Muhl

Day Shift, 0645-1915 holiday and weekend rotation

About Us

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce. Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

Qualified candidates are eligible for up to a $30,000 Sign on Bonus!

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 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.
• 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.
• Performs arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry, interpretation, and analysis.
• 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 diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.
• Less than 1 year of experience.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year.
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days.
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
• NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.

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 patient's 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In 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.

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Job Category: Allied Health Professionals

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