Respiratory Therapy Assistant

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Respiratory Care Support role to assist the respiratory therapy team in delivering safe, compassionate patient care. You will help ensure equipment is clean, assembled and ready for use, and support respiratory therapists in routine and emergent tasks.

You will participate in preparing ventilators and devices, monitoring patient data, aiding with mask rotation to prevent injuries, and assisting with positioning as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active enrollment in an accredited respiratory therapy program with at least 1 semester completed.
• Strong communication abilities and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the respiratory therapist with routine and emergent care.
• Assemble, calibrate and prepare ventilators and respiratory equipment; ensure cleanliness and readiness for reuse.
• Monitor ventilator settings and patient information; assist with endotracheal tube securement and nasal swabbing.
• Help with patient positioning and rotate masks to prevent pressure injuries.
• Change filters on NIPPV devices daily and restock supplies as needed.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Accredited respiratory therapy program (1 semester completed)

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work. LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Provides bedside support to the respiratory therapist by ensuring equipment is clean, available, properly assembled and in working and operable condition. Participates in supportive patient care tasks needed for the safe, timely and effective care of patients.

Job Duties

• Assists the respiratory therapist with all aspects of routine and/or emergent care
• Assembles, calibrates and prepares ventilators and other respiratory equipment for patient use removes unused equipment from patient rooms and ensures equipment is cleaned and equipped for reuse restocks supplies and distributes needed equipment to meet unit par levels assembles and replaces patients' oxygen delivery devices assembles aerosol delivery devices and equipment necessary for patient use
• Monitors and communicates ventilator settings, patient measurements and pertinent patient information to the respiratory therapist assists the RT with replacing endotracheal tube securement devices performs nasal swabbing
• Ensures patients have appropriately sized masks and assists the respiratory therapist with mask rotation to prevent device related pressure injuries assists the healthcare team with repositioning and proning of patients
• Changes filters on NIPPV's daily

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Students enrolled in an accredited respiratory therapy program who have successfully completed 1 semester of core respiratory therapy curriculum
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Organizational skills needed to plan, schedule and complete tasks

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Per diem - variable Department: 1004-09419 Respiratory Care Services - CC Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region's largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community. LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®. LVHN's culture of trust and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune align perfectly with what makes a great workplace. If you are someone who aligns with LVHN's core values Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence you will have a rewarding and successful career here.