Registered Respiratory Therapist - Up to 30,000 Sign on Bonus

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Bethlehem, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist administers respiratory therapy procedures to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders. The therapist assesses patient condition, consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, and monitors patient progress after procedures to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The role also documents patient care activities and ensures compliance with departmental quality standards and regulations.

This is an onsite night-shift position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg, with a schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Qualified new graduates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus; qualified experienced candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Less than 1 year of related experience.
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot diagnostic equipment.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 year.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
• Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) credential upon hire.
• Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; frequent to continuous standing and walking; and, as applicable to the role, kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
• Available to work the 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. night shift, including every other weekend and holiday.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medications, pulmonary function tests (PFTs), arterial blood gases (ABGs), and mechanical ventilation.
• Perform invasive and non-invasive evaluations to determine respiratory care needs and make recommendations based on department protocols to improve patient outcomes and facilitate discharge.
• Monitor patients requiring mechanical ventilation through clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing.
• Collect and analyze sputum, blood, and breath specimens for diagnosis, and measure lung capacity to identify impairments.
• Provide diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on patient analysis.
• Communicate with other healthcare team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or manager.
• Document patient care activities and ensure they meet applicable quality standards and departmental regulations.

Benefits

• Qualified new graduates may be eligible for up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus.
• Qualified experienced candidates may be eligible for up to a $30,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree