Registered Respiratory Therapist – Sign On Bonus $30,000

Lehigh Valley Hospital; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking health care organization that values teamwork and excellence. As a member of a nationally recognized health network, you will administer critical and general respiratory care, ensuring high-quality treatment for patients with cardiopulmonary issues. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes. With a strong commitment to professional development and a supportive team, you will thrive in this innovative setting. If you are passionate about respiratory therapy and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to $30,000 Sign on Bonus

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Continuing education support

Qualifications

• Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluation and management of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Performs mechanical ventilator management and respiratory monitoring.
• Educates patients on respiratory therapy and equipment usage.

Skills

Respiratory therapy methodologies

Diagnostic equipment operation

Patient education

Mechanical ventilator management

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Bi-PAP

Ventilator equipment

Arterial blood gas analyzers

Job description

Join a team that delivers excellence.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.

Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward–thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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.

Qualified candidates are eligible to receive up to a $30,000 Sign on Bonus!

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 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 mechanical ventilator management, Bi–pap, and respiratory monitoring.
• 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.
• 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.

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 Days.
• NRP – 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.

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.

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.