Night Shift RRT – Sign-On Bonus up to $30K

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Easton (Northampton County); Sur place; USD 58 000 - 82 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and manage patient care plans for diverse pulmonary conditions.

The role requires RRT credentials, ACLS within 60 days, and a stable commitment to patient safety and quality care. The position involves night shifts on site at Muhlenberg campus with opportunities for sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• RRT credential within 1 year; ACLS within 60 days.
• Less than 1 year related experience.

Responsabilités

• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, medications, PFTs, ABGs, and ventilation.
• Performs evaluation procedures to determine respiratory care needs per protocols.
• Monitors patients on mechanical ventilation and conducts rounds and troubleshooting.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath samples for diagnosis.
• Measures lung capacity to assess impairments and informs treatment.
• Communicates with care team to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensures smooth operation of PFT and ABG labs and related duties.

Connaissances

Respiratory therapy skills

Patient assessment

ACLS upon hire

Formation

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Outils

Diagnostic equipment

Description du poste

Lehigh Valley Health Network is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy and manage patient care plans for diverse pulmonary conditions.

The role requires RRT credentials, ACLS within 60 days, and a stable commitment to patient safety and quality care. The position involves night shifts on site at Muhlenberg campus with opportunities for sign-on bonuses for qualified candidates.