Certified Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Philadelphia, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed