Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ventilatory support and comprehensive respiratory care across critical and non‑critical areas.

You will assess patients, follow physician orders, document findings, and participate in rapid response and Code Blue teams. Responsibilities include arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy assistance, and educational activities.

Qualifications

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC credentials obtained through NBRC.
• Minimum of 6 months clinical experience in respiratory care.
• Certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.
• PALS recommended.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains ventilatory support for adults and children in critical care areas.
• Performs weaning and adjustments with physician approval or protocol.
• Evaluates patient condition and documents assessments; consults physicians on therapy.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy per orders or protocol.
• Evaluates therapy outcomes and adjusts as needed.
• Serves on Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Draws ABGs, maintains airways, and provides ventilation.
• Performs arterial puncture on adults and children.
• Analyzes blood gas values.
• Performs A-line insertions after training.
• Conducts diagnostic studies like oximetry, CO2 monitoring, PFTs.
• Collaborates with physicians on therapy decisions.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Assists physicians with bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy, GI lab.
• Labels and handles specimens.

Skills

Ventilator management

Respiratory care

Patient assessment

Arterial blood gas analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Current RT license

NBRC credentials

Tools

Ventilators

PFT equipment

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide ventilatory support and comprehensive respiratory care across critical and non‑critical areas.

You will assess patients, follow physician orders, document findings, and participate in rapid response and Code Blue teams. Responsibilities include arterial blood gas analysis, bronchoscopy assistance, and educational activities.