Respiratory Therapist

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a dedicated respiratory therapist to provide quality respiratory care. The ideal candidate will hold an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, have relevant experience, and possess necessary certifications. Responsibilities include delivering patient care, operating equipment, and complying with legal standards. Join a dynamic team and contribute to optimal patient outcomes in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience required.
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy license required.
• BLS/CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care through examination and intervention.
• Administer inhalants and medications as required.
• Perform cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies.
• Ensure operation of equipment and adherence to safety.
• Document patient services conforming to guidelines.

Skills

Quality care delivery

Patient independence optimization

Cardiopulmonary diagnostic studies

Team collaboration

Legal and professional compliance

Equipment operation and maintenance

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Overview

The respiratory therapist will perform specific duties and responsibilities as outlined. Under medical supervision, the individual must be able to adapt to the particular area of assignment and be able to perform accordingly.

Responsibilities

• DELIVERS QUALITY CARE by integrating the elements of examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis and intervention to optimize outcomes.
• By optimizing patient independence.
• By administering inhalants and aerosolized medications, performing bronchial hygiene, operating mechanical ventilators, delivering therapeutic gas administration, and by performing hyperinflation modalities per established respiratory protocols.
• Perform cardiopulmonary and hematologic diagnostic studies.
• PROMOTES SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT by complying with policies and procedures, rules and regulations governing environment of care and patient safety.
• DETERMINES AND/OR FACILITATES DISCHARGE/DISCONTINUATION OF SERVICES by analyzing achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, planning discharge/discontinuation and providing appropriate home instruction, follow-up or referral.
• RECORDS PATIENT SERVICES by documenting, dating and authenticating respiratory therapy examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, intervention and outcomes in accordance with facility and regulatory guidelines, and by billing for specific interventions provided.
• DEVELOPS AND ENHANCES PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS by participating in continuing education to maintain licensure, reviewing professional publications and providing learning experiences for professional development.
• CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT by embracing change to achieve common goals, demonstrating willingness to provide service at other sites as necessary, investigating opportunities for new lines of services, contributing to the development of peers and promoting a positive work environment and by accomplishing related results as needed.
• COMPLIES WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS by understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for respiratory therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and by providing appropriate supervision to other healthcare professionals and coworkers.
• ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
• PROTECTS PATIENT INFORMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY by securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.
• CONTRIBUTES TO PI TEAM EFFORTS by assisting the Clinical Resource Specialist with data collection, monitoring, analyzing and reporting.

Qualifications

• Education
• Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy required
• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy preferred
• Work Experience
• 1-2 years of experience required
• Clinical experience in all areas of respiratory care is preferred
• Licenses / Certifications
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapy license required
• BLS/CPR for a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required