Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift

1017 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton; Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer cardiopulmonary care for a designated patient group during night shifts. You will perform assessments, manage ventilator support, conduct ABG analyses, and train staff on respiratory procedures.

Requirements include an accredited Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care and active NBRC credentials, with ACLS/BLS/PALS/NRP certifications as applicable. LVHN emphasizes teamwork and patient safety across multiple facilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent; CACRE accreditation as required.
• NBRC credential (PA licensure) required; active upon hire where applicable.
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP certifications requested; state-specific requirements apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy per physician orders following established standards.
• Perform arterial blood gas studies and related assessments.
• Manage ventilator support, BiPAP, and related monitoring.
• Educate staff and participate in patient education on sleep therapy devices.

Skills

Respiratory therapy techniques

Equipment troubleshooting

Patient assessment

Critical care support

Education

Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care (RRT program accredited)

NBRC – State of Pennsylvania

ACLS – Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

BLS – Basic Life Support

PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support

NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Tools

Collins Computerized Spirometer

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Respiratory Therapist to administer cardiopulmonary care for a designated patient group during night shifts. You will perform assessments, manage ventilator support, conduct ABG analyses, and train staff on respiratory procedures.

Requirements include an accredited Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Care and active NBRC credentials, with ACLS/BLS/PALS/NRP certifications as applicable. LVHN emphasizes teamwork and patient safety across multiple facilities.