Respiratory Therapist Weekend Days Carbon Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to support adult and pediatric patients with ventilatory care and oxygen therapy. You will participate in critical care rounds, perform ABG analysis, and assist with bedside procedures and diagnostic tests on a fast-paced unit.

Requirements include a valid Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC credentials, BLS, and ACLS within one year. A minimum of six months of clinical experience is expected, with PALS recommended.

Qualifications

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist required.
• NBRC credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Sets and maintains ventilatory support for adult and pediatric patients.
• Evaluates patients and documents assessments; consults with physicians on therapy.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy per order or protocol.
• Serves on Code Blue and Rapid Response teams; draws ABGs and maintains airways.
• Performs arterial puncture and analyzes blood gas values.
• Performs diagnostic studies (oximetry, CO2 monitoring, PFT) and evaluates therapy.
• Assists with bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy, and GI Lab procedures; labels and handles specimens.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

ABG analysis

Critical care

Education

Respiratory Therapist license

NBRC credentials

Tools

Ventilators

PFT equipment

ABG analyzer

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 us 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

• Evaluates patient, documents patient assessment and findings on medical record and consult with physicians regarding appropriate therapy

• 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, O2 consumption, metabolic studies, 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

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 required. Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 6 months clinical experience, either concurrent with training program or post-graduation. Departmental orientation appropriate for knowledge and expertise. Certified in Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support required within one (1) year of hire. PALS is recommended.

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