Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sign on Bonus up to $30,000

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their exceptional healthcare team. LVHN is a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization with a strong commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology, consistently ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report. This role involves administering respiratory therapy procedures to diagnose and treat patients with respiratory and pulmonary disorders, assessing patient conditions, consulting with physicians on treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. The therapist will also document all patient care activities to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.

Requirements

Graduate of a AMA approved School of Respiratory Care.
Less than 1 year related experience.
Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board for Respiratory Care within 1 Year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association within 60 Days
RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree from an AMA approved school of Respiratory Care.
1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

Administers physician prescribed respiratory therapy, including oxygen, respiratory medication, PFTs, ABGs, and all mechanical ventilation.
Performs evaluation procedures, both invasive and non-invasive, to determine respiratory care needs, and makes appropriate recommendations based upon department protocols ultimately improving patient outcomes and facilitating patient discharge.
Monitors patients requiring mechanical ventilation including clinical assessment, routine rounds, troubleshooting, weaning, airway care, and diagnostic testing to ensure the safety and appropriate care of patients.
Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens for diagnosis.
Measures the patients lung capacity to determine if there are any impairments.
Offers diagnostic results and treatment suggestions based on the analysis of the patient.
Communicates with other health care team members to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services.
Assures smooth operation of the PFT and ABG laboratory, or other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.