Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Nights)-Monroe Campus

sluhn; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver ventilatory support to adult and pediatric patients in the ICU, following physician orders and unit protocols.

You will document assessments, administer respiratory medications, and participate in Code Blue and Rapid Response teams. A PA license and NBRC credentials are required, with a minimum of 4 months of clinical experience. The role emphasizes high-quality patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Minimum of 4 months clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain ventilatory support for adult and pediatric patients in critical care areas.
• Document patient assessments and consult with physicians regarding therapy.
• Administer respiratory medications and evaluate outcomes.
• Assist physician with bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy, and GI lab as needed.
• Participate in Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and related procedures.

Skills

Ventilatory support

Code Blue team involvement

Patient assessment documentation

Education

PA Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC credentials

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sets up and maintains ventilatory support of both adult and children in all critical care areas. Makes changes and weans patient in concert with physician's approval or protocol.
• Document patient's assessment and findings on medical record and consult with physicians regarding appropriate therapy.
• Administers respiratory medications, documentations and evaluates outcome.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy modalities to patient following physician order or protocol. Evaluates results of therapy.
• Serves as a member of the "Code Blue" and "Rapid Response" team. Draws arterial blood gases, maintains patient airways, and provides artificial ventilation.
• Performs arterial puncture on adult, children. Analyzes specimens for blood gas values.
• Performs A-line insertion after appropriate training on adult patients.
• Performs diagnostic studies such as oximetry, CO2 monitoring, bedside PFT testing.
• Evaluates patients and consults with physician regarding appropriate therapy.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Assists physician with bronchoscopy at bedside, fluoroscopy and GI Lab. Appropriately labels and handles specimens.
• Demonstrates/models the hospital`s core values and customer service behaviors in interaction with all customers. (Internal and external).

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting up to two hours per day - 1 hour increments.
• Standing up to 3 hours per day - 1 hour increments.
• Walking up to 12 hours per day - 15 minute increments.
• Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small vials, equipment, etc.
• Continuous use of hands for writing and operating respiratory equipment.
• Continuous twisting/turning of hands and body to provide patient care.
• Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently carrying of objects/equipment up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent pushing/pulling of equipment or patients up to 300 pounds.
• Frequent stooping/bending.
• Occasional crouching.
• Occasional reaching above shoulder level.
• Ability to palpate arteries, feel skin temperature, etc.
• Hearing as it relates to normal, high and low frequencies.
• Seeing as it relates to general, far, near, color, and peripheral vision.
• Depth perception.

EDUCATION:

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in a State of Pennsylvania.
• Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 4 months clinical experience, either concurrent with training program or post-graduation.

Schedule:

12 hour shifts, 7p-7a and other times as assigned

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.