Respiratory Therapist

3 weeks ago


Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States St Luke's University Hospital Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team in a travel position. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing patient conditions and providing appropriate respiratory care in designated critical and non-critical areas.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess patient conditions and provide appropriate respiratory care
  • Set up and maintain ventilator support
  • Perform diagnostic studies and evaluate results
  • Document patient assessments and findings
  • Administer respiratory medications and evaluate outcomes
  • Provide oxygen therapy and evaluate results
  • Participate in code blue and rapid response teams
  • Draw arterial blood gases and maintain patient airways
  • Perform arterial punctures and analyze specimens
  • Participate in in-service education

Requirements:

  • Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania/New Jersey
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care setting
  • BLS, ACLS required
  • PALS and NRP dependent on location

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

  • Sitting up to 2 hours per day
  • Standing up to 3 hours per day
  • Walking up to 12 hours per day
  • Frequent use of hands for writing and operating equipment
  • Continuous twisting and turning of hands and body
  • Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment up to 25 pounds
  • Frequent pushing and pulling of equipment or patients up to 300 pounds
  • Frequent stooping and bending
  • Occasional crouching
  • Occasional reaching above shoulder level

Education:

  • Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in Pennsylvania/New Jersey
  • Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Training and Experience:

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care setting
  • Departmental orientation appropriate for knowledge and expertise
  • BLS, ACLS required
  • PALS and NRP dependent on location

Equal Opportunity Employer:

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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