Night-Shift Respiratory Therapist | Sign-On Bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $30,000

New graduate bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapies, monitor ventilated patients, and collaborate with physicians to optimize care. Qualified new graduates eligible for up to $20,000, experienced candidates up to $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week and rotating weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include administering therapies (oxygen, PFTs, ABGs), evaluating patient needs, ensuring equipment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an 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 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 Certification

ACLS Certification

Equipment operation

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

PFT Lab

ABG Analysis

Ventilators

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network in Bethlehem, PA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapies, monitor ventilated patients, and collaborate with physicians to optimize care. Qualified new graduates eligible for up to $20,000, experienced candidates up to $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Night shift schedule with 3 shifts per week and rotating weekends/holidays. Responsibilities include administering therapies (oxygen, PFTs, ABGs), evaluating patient needs, ensuring equipment