Registered Respiratory Therapist

1 month ago

Lancaster, United States Lancaster General Health Full time

*Please note, this position is located in Lancaster, PASummaryLocation: Lancaster, PA.0.1 FTE, 24 hours required per 6-week schedule PRN with 12 of 24 hours must be either off shift 1400-0600 or weekend time Friday 2200 until Sunday 2200. One winter and one summer holiday required. Job Description Job Title: Registered Respiratory TherapistLocation: Lancaster, PA.0.1 FTE, 24 hours required per 6-week schedule PRN with 12 of 24 hours must be either off shift 1400-0600 or weekend time Friday 2200 until Sunday 2200. One winter and one summer holiday required.POSITION SUMMARY: Administers respiratory care services in accordance with department policies and procedures, providing input to the clinical evaluation and technical aspects of administered care. Patient care includes care to patients in the following age groups: neonatal (birth to 30 days), pediatric (30 days through 12 years), adolescent (13 through 18 years), adult (19 through 64 years), and geriatric (65 years and above).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:Administers physician-prescribed treatment/testing to patients in all clinical areas according to physician order and/or department policy and procedure. Administered services include, but are not limited to, therapeutic gases, aerosol and humidity therapy, positive pressure breathing treatment (IPPB/CPAP), deep breathing exercises, airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration and other procedures, and postural drainage and percussion/vibration to aid in secretion removal.Performs physician-ordered arterial blood sample collection and performs subsequent analysis on an arterial blood gas analyzer for oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and oxygen saturation levels.Establishes, monitors, and adjusts ventilator management of the critically ill patient requiring mechanical ventilation, under the direction of a physician and/or established physician protocol.Provide complete and accurate documentation according to department policies for performed services.SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: The following duties are considered secondary to the primary duties listed above:Confers with physicians, Manager, Clinical Services, and shift supervisor in regard to patient respiratory care plans, providing information pertaining to effectiveness of therapy and recommendation for changes in therapy.Can receive, perform and document oral orders from physicians pertaining to respiratory care.Provides technical assistance and guidance to respiratory technicians and respiratory care assistants.Confers directly with patients in their provision of therapy and patient assessment providing the patient with explanations and information as required.Provides the administration of topic anesthesia to patients have bronchoscopies performed. Assists physician with study as required.Performs other related duties as required, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, acting as charge therapist when required, supervising and providing clinical instruction to respiratory therapy students, and assisting in the orientation of new employees.Participates in the on-call responsibilities for this position as required.Other duties as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:CPR certification.Certification as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (or hold a temporary permit) by the PA State Board of Medicine.Graduate AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Individual must be registered or registry eligible.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:One (1) year of neonatal intensive care experience.One (1) year of arterial gas punctures.One (1) year of ventilator management.Registry through NBRC - one (1) year. Disclaimer: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reflection of those principal job elements essential for recruitment and selection, for making fair job evaluations, and for establishing performance standards. The percentages of time spent performing job duties are estimates, and should not be considered absolute. The incumbent shall perform all other functions and/or be cross-trained as shall be determined at the sole discretion of management, who has the right to amend, modify, or terminate this job in part or in whole. Incumbent must be able to perform all job functions safely.Benefits At A Glance:PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH offers the following benefits to employees:100% Tuition Assistance at The Pennsylvania College of Health SciencesPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysShift, Weekend and On-Call DifferentialsHealth, Dental and Vision CoverageShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityRetirement Savings Account with Company MatchingChild Care SubsidiesOnsite Gym and Fitness ClassesDisclaimerPENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.Search Firm Representatives please read carefully: PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH , and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by PENN MEDICINE LANCASTER GENERAL HEALTH as a result of the referral or through other means.LGH Part Time Posted on 08/16/2024

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