Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist (RRT) | Sign-On Bonus

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; South Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and monitor patients in the Muhlenberg area. The role involves evaluating care needs, operating diagnostic equipment, and collaborating with physicians to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualification includes an AMA-accredited education program, less than one year of experience, and current RRT/ACLS credentials. Night shifts and on-site work with a focus on safety and quality care are standard.

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 - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association within 60 Days and RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania

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.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
• 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.

Skills

RRT

ACLS

Respiratory Therapy

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Tools

PFT & ABG equipment

Ventilation equipment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and monitor patients in the Muhlenberg area. The role involves evaluating care needs, operating diagnostic equipment, and collaborating with physicians to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualification includes an AMA-accredited education program, less than one year of experience, and current RRT/ACLS credentials. Night shifts and on-site work with a focus on safety and quality care are standard.