Registered Respiratory Therapist

1024 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Schuylkill; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory care, including critical and general therapy, and to oversee pulmonary services for designated patients.

The role conducts assessments, supports ventilation management, performs diagnostic tests, and trains staff. A degree and RRT credential are required, with state licensure and ongoing commitment to patient safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or equivalent.
• Must be an RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) with PA licensure.
• Experience is not required but knowledge of respiratory care techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiopulmonary assessments, therapies, and diagnostic tests as part of the care team.
• Manage mechanical ventilation, BiPAP, and monitor respiratory therapy equipment.
• Educate patients and train staff on respiratory care procedures.
• Ensure adequate inventory of respiratory equipment and instrument maintenance.

Skills

RRT certified

Ventilator management

Respiratory therapy

Education

Associate’s Degree

Graduate from RRT program accredit

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Administers all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, and directs and manages the respiratory and pulmonary care for a designated group of patients. Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic tests as part of the healthcare team.

Job Duties

Conducts evaluation, management and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system. Performs mechanical ventilator management, Bi-pap, and respiratory monitoring. Sets up, checks equipment, and administers respiratory medication for aerosol treatment as ordered by the physicians/or by patient-driven protocols, charts treatment, response, and progress. Performs inventory of respiratory equipment and maintains adequate stock of equipment. Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices. Trains other staff including physicians and students in issues relevant to respiratory therapy. Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains adequate airways, measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and flows of patients requiring critical care. Performs arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry, interpretation, and analysis. Educates patients in collaboration in various clinical situations such as sleep apnea and CPAP machines, proper fitting of mask and headgear, and setting of pressures in concordance to sleep studio requirements. Sets-up diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
• Less than 1 year
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist
• NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 DaysNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
• RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania

Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care
• 1 year Experience as a registered respiratory therapist.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Equal Opportunity

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Company Culture

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. https://youtu.be/GD67a9hIXUY LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN's culture of trust - and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune - align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values - Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence - you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Location & Schedule

Work Shift: Night Shift

Address: 700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Saturday- Sunday 0700-1900, 1900-0700 every other weekend and holidays

Department: 1024-00067 Respiratory - Norwegian