Registered Respiratory Therapist

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Schuylkill, PA, US
Onsite
Mechanical ventilator management
Arterial blood gas studies
Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The role involves administering all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, for a designated group of patients

Job Summary

  • The role involves administering all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, for a designated group of patients.
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is a Magnet Hospital recognized for nursing excellence and has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years.
  • The position requires conducting evaluations, managing mechanical ventilators, performing emergency CPR, and educating patients on CPAP machines and sleep apnea treatments.

Matching Summary

The role involves administering all forms of respiratory care, both critical and general therapy, for a designated group of patients.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Mechanical ventilator management
  • Arterial blood gas studies
  • Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Sleep apnea education
  • Diagnostic nocturnal sleep screens

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and compassion focus
  • Training physicians and students
  • Forward-thinking organization culture

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree from accredited RRT program
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
  • NBRC State of Pennsylvania within 1 Year
  • ACLS State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
  • PALS State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
  • NRP State of Pennsylvania within 60 Days
  • RCP State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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