Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Coaldale (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient condition and provide respiratory care across critical and non‑critical areas, following physician orders.

You will set up ventilator support, perform gases analysis, and collaborate with physicians to optimize therapy while participating in on‑call and rapid response activities.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• NBRC credentials.
• Minimum of 6 months clinical experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and maintains ventilatory support for adults and children in all care areas.
• Weans patients per physician order or protocol.
• Evaluates patients, documents assessments and consults with physicians regarding therapy.
• Administers respiratory care and oxygen therapy as ordered by physician.
• Draws arterial blood gases and analyzes results.
• Participates in Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Assists with bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy and GI lab procedures.

Education

Current License as a Respiratory Therapist

NBRC credentials

Job description

St. Luke's University Health Network in Pennsylvania seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess patient condition and provide respiratory care across critical and non‑critical areas, following physician orders.

You will set up ventilator support, perform gases analysis, and collaborate with physicians to optimize therapy while participating in on‑call and rapid response activities.