Per Diem Respiratory Therapist — Day Shift

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc.; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. in Dickson City is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem) to administer and evaluate respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders. You will work primarily day shifts with the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree from an AMA-approved school, be RRT certified, and demonstrate excellent patient monitoring skills. Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional health care.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year related experience.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
• Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens.

Skills

Respiratory therapy methodologies

Diagnostic equipment operation

Patient assessment and monitoring

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s Degree of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Job description

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Inc. in Dickson City is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (Per Diem) to administer and evaluate respiratory care for patients with respiratory disorders. You will work primarily day shifts with the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

The ideal candidate should hold a degree from an AMA-approved school, be RRT certified, and demonstrate excellent patient monitoring skills. Join our team and contribute to providing exceptional health care.