Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Care Expert

1029 Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono; Dickson City (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy procedures, assess patient condition and collaborate with physicians to plan treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents care and ensures compliance with quality standards.

This is a day shift in Dickson City, PA. Responsibilities include oxygen, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation support, with emphasis on patient outcomes and discharge planning within LVHN's Magnet-recognized

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Less than 1 year related experience.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
• RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year and ACLS within 60 Days and RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
• Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
• Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.

Skills

Respiratory care

Equipment operation

ACLS

RRT credential

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to administer respiratory therapy procedures, assess patient condition and collaborate with physicians to plan treatment. The Respiratory Therapist also documents care and ensures compliance with quality standards.

This is a day shift in Dickson City, PA. Responsibilities include oxygen, PFTs, ABGs, and mechanical ventilation support, with emphasis on patient outcomes and discharge planning within LVHN's Magnet-recognized