Registered Respiratory Therapist - Per Diem

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hazleton, PA, US
Onsite
Mechanical ventilator management
Arterial blood gas studies
Emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The role involves administering critical and general respiratory care while managing mechanical ventilators and performing arterial blood gas studies

Job Summary

  • The role involves administering critical and general respiratory care while managing mechanical ventilators and performing arterial blood gas studies.
  • Lehigh Valley Health Network is a Magnet Hospital recognized for nursing excellence and patient safety with an 'A' grade from The Leapfrog Group.
  • Candidates must be able to lift and carry 40-50 lbs and walk 8-10 miles per shift during patient transport.

Matching Summary

The role involves administering critical and general respiratory care while managing mechanical ventilators and performing arterial blood gas studies.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mechanical ventilator management
  • arterial blood gas studies
  • emergency cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • respiratory medication administration
  • patient transport up to 50 lbs

Nice-to-have

  • training physicians and students
  • collaborative clinical teamwork
  • sleep apnea education expertise

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
  • BLS State of Pennsylvania within 30 Days

Work Rights

Not specified

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