Night-Shift Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks in Bethlehem, PA. The role involves administering respiratory therapy, monitoring ventilated patients, and coordinating with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include AMA-approved schooling and RRT certification with PA licensure on hire; ACLS within 60 days.

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 - American Heart Association within 60 Days and RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

RRT

ACLS

RCP

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care (preferred)

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for night shifts at Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hecktown Oaks in Bethlehem, PA. The role involves administering respiratory therapy, monitoring ventilated patients, and coordinating with the medical team to ensure high-quality patient care.

Minimum qualifications include AMA-approved schooling and RRT certification with PA licensure on hire; ACLS within 60 days.