Respiratory Therapist,Pulmonary Diagnostics(Per Diem) - Monroe Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Stroudsburg, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patient’s condition and need for respiratory care; provides appropriate therapy in designated critical and all non-critical areas according to the physician order. Sets up and maintains appropriate ventilator support. Performs diagnostic studies and evaluates results as they relate to the patient. Perform shift charge for department as needed or assigned.

Requirements

Valid license to practice respiratory care in the state of PA.
For Warren Campus ONLY: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapist training program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) as evidenced by a valid NJ license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. New graduates must have licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapists and are required to obtain licensure as a Registered Respiratory therapist within 6 months of hire.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in a State of Pennsylvania.
For Warren Campus ONLY: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapist training program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) as evidenced by a valid NJ license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. New graduates must have licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapists and are required to obtain licensure as a Registered Respiratory therapist within 6 months of hire.
Registered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.
Familiar with Pulmonary Diagnostic policy and procedure.
Proper orientation/training to Pulmonary Diagnostic department.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pulmonary Function Test (CPFT) preferred.
Certified Pulmonary Function Test (CPFT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) on inpatients and outpatients.
Processing, distributing, and completing all PFT results.
Scheduling tests as needed.
Performs six-minute walks and reports results.
Performs pulmonary stress tests and reports results; location permitted.
Performs any other outpatient tests and reports results.
Performs arterial punctures.
Makes budget recommendations regarding expenditure of funds to meet department objectives and to maintain or reduce costs within budgeted amounts.
Maintains a high level of knowledge related to the department and seeks opportunities to enhance professional growth.
Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth, development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
Demonstrates/models the Hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interaction with all customers (internal and external).
Complies with all departmental and hospital policies regarding dress code, safety, and attendance and confidentiality.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
Any other functions as designated by Respiratory Care Manager including inpatient respiratory therapy.