Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

10d • 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 and consults with physicians to determine appropriate treatment plans, then monitors patient progress to evaluate treatment effectiveness. The therapist documents patient care activities and ensures they meet departmental quality standards and regulatory requirements.

This is an onsite position at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, working nights from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday scheduled. The role is in the Respiratory Care Float Pool.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Less than one 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 one year.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days.
• Pennsylvania Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) credential upon hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Administer physician-prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, 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 on 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 health care team members to support continuity of care and coordination of services.
• Ensure smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, and perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
• Document patient care activities and ensure compliance with quality standards and departmental regulations.

What This Job Offers

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