Certified Respiratory Therapist

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Summary
Performs respiratory therapy treatments, procedures, and tests such as floor therapy, oxygen administration, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and basic pulmonary function procedures.

Job Duties

• Performs various therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures such as delivering aerosolized medications, MDI's, postural drainage with percussion, sputum induction's and incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, and bedside pulmonary function screenings.
• Repairs respiratory equipment or reports and delivers malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor as soon as a faulty piece of equipment is identified.
• Provides respiratory care involving the application of well-defined therapeutic techniques under the supervision of a respiratory therapist and a physician.
• Responds to cardiac/respiratory arrest throughout the hospital and initiates emergency oxygen therapy and ventilation appropriate for any given situation.
• Monitors, receives, stocks, and distributes respiratory care supplies and medical gas cylinders.
• Educates the patient and family about the patient's illness and provides information about community support groups and other resources.
• Reviews patient charts and obtains order for oxygen therapy.
• Reviews patient chart prior to initiating and providing therapy to verify pertinent information including medication, dose, and frequency.

Minimum Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma in respiratory therapy
• 1 year of clinical experience.
• Ability to recognize and detect technical equipment malfunction.
• Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Skill in treating a variety of physical problems.
• Ability to remain patient and calm in stressful situations.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *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.

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Work Shift:
Night Shift

Address:
700 E Norwegian St

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
Not Applicable

Work Schedule:
Saturday-Sunday, 1900-0700, 0700-1900 One weekend day per month and one holiday per year

Department:
1024-00067 Respiratory - Norwegian