Registered Respiratory Therapist

Career At Lehigh Valley Health NetworkImagine 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.Job DescriptionSummary Administers all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, and directs and manages the respiratory and pulmonary care for a designated group of patients. Provides respiratory assessment, support, treatment, and diagnostic tests as part of the healthcare team.Conducts evaluation, management and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary systemPerforms mechanical ventilator management, Bi-pap, and respiratory monitoring.Sets up, checks equipment, and administers respiratory medication for aerosol treatment as ordered by the physicians/or by patient-driven protocols, charts treatment, response, and progress.Performs inventory of respiratory equipment and maintains adequate stock of equipment.Provides respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices.Trains other staff including physicians and students in issues relevant to respiratory therapy.Performs emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintains adequate airways, measures ventilator volumes, pressures, and flows of patients requiring critical care.Performs arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry, interpretation, and analysis.Educates patients in collaboration in various clinical situations such as sleep apnea and CPAP machines, proper fitting of mask and headgear, and setting of pressures in concordance to sleep studio requirements.Sets-up diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens.Minimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory CareLess than 1 yearAbility to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 YearACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 DaysAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 DaysPALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 DaysNRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania within 60 DaysRCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon HirePreferred QualificationsBachelor's Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care1 year Experience as a registered respiratory therapist.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.