Registered Respiratory Therapist

Overview Registered Respiratory Therapist - $30,000 Sign on Bonus Join to apply for the Registered Respiratory Therapist - $30,000 Sign on Bonus role at Lehigh Valley Health Network . Qualified candidates are eligible to receive up to a $30,000 Sign on Bonus. Summary 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. Job Duties Conducts evaluation, management and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system Performs 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 Qualifications Associate’s Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care 1 year Experience as a registered respiratory therapist Physical Demands Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher; lateral transfers up to 50 lbs.; frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters may walk 8-10 miles per shift. May require kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR as part of patient care roles. Other Information 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; 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. LVHN will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other protected classes as defined by law. Req ID: wd-JR125126 #J-18808-Ljbffr