Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care Specialist

Company: Lehigh Valley Health Network
Location: Allentown
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Lehigh Valley Health Network. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for administering all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, and directing and managing the respiratory and pulmonary care for a designated group of patients.Main Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, manage, and care for patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Perform inventory of respiratory equipment and maintain adequate stock of equipment.
• Provide respiratory therapy to patients as ordered by physicians according to established standards and practices.
• Train other staff, including physicians and students, in issues relevant to respiratory therapy.
• Perform mechanical ventilator management, Bi-pap, and respiratory monitoring.
• Perform emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation and maintain adequate airways, measure ventilator volumes, pressures, and flows of patients requiring critical care.
• Perform arterial blood gas studies as well as pulse oximetry, interpretation, and analysis.
• Educate patients in various clinical situations, such as sleep apnea and CPAP machines, proper fitting of mask and headgear, and setting of pressures in concordance to sleep studio requirements.
• Set-up diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens.
• Set up, check equipment, and administer respiratory medication for aerosol treatment as ordered by physicians or by patient-driven protocols, chart treatment, response, and progress.Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.
  • Less than 1 year of experience.
  • Ability to provide respiratory therapy methodologies and techniques.
  • Ability to operate and trouble-shoot diagnostic equipment.
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist NBRC - State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year.
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days.
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation Program - State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days.
  • RCP - Respiratory Care Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.Preferred Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's Degree Graduate from an RRT program accredited by the commission of accreditation for Respiratory Care.Physical Demands:Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer:This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Equal Opportunity Employer:Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy.

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