Day Shift Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and monitor patient progress. You will work with physicians to determine treatment plans and ensure documentation meets quality standards.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and closely follows department protocols to improve outcomes across the Lehigh Valley Hospital system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Less than 1 year related experience.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
• Evaluates respiratory care needs and makes recommendations based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation with clinical assessment, rounds, weaning, and airway care.

Skills

RRT

ACLS

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and monitor patient progress. You will work with physicians to determine treatment plans and ensure documentation meets quality standards.

The role requires graduation from an AMA-approved Respiratory Care program and closely follows department protocols to improve outcomes across the Lehigh Valley Hospital system.