Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem (Nights)

Per Diem Respiratory Therapist

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.

Seeking per diem respiratory therapist to work night shifts as needed. The ideal candidate can work independently with minimum supervision and is able to multitask when required to provide high quality patient care. Familiarity with Hamilton G5, Philips V60, Optiflow, VapoTherm, and Epic is highly desirable.

Job Duties And Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Function independently within scope of practice.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers and colleagues.
• Set up and maintain ventilatory support of both adult and children in all critical care areas. Make changes and wean ventilatory support in concert with physician`s order or RT driven protocols.
• Assist physician with bedside bronchoscopy including collecting, labeling, and handling of specimens.
• Evaluate and document patient assessment in EMR and consult with provider regarding plan of care.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy following provider orders or RT driven protocol.
• Serve as a member of Code Blue and Rapid Response teams.
• Performs arterial puncture on adult and children.
• Performs diagnostic studies such as oximetry, CO2 monitoring, and bedside PFT testing.
• Participates in department staff meetings and in-service education.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid license to practice respiratory care in the state of PA.
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in a State of Pennsylvania. Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program based on the standards set by CoARC.

Training And Experience:

Minimum of 6 months clinical experience, either concurrent with training program or post-graduation. Departmental orientation appropriate for knowledge and expertise.

Work Schedule:

Respiratory Therapy is covered 24 hours/day and 7 days/week. Rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, weekends based on the needs of the department.

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