Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full Time Nights)
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of
its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable
asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to
satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering
commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured;
educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and
improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a
patient's ability to pay for health care. Full Time Nights - 40
hours per week with benefits upon hire!The Registered Respiratory
Therapist assesses patient's condition and need for respiratory
care; provides appropriate therapy in designated critical and all
non-critical areas according to the physician order. Sets up and
maintains appropriate ventilator support. Performs diagnostic
studies and evaluates results as they relate to the patient.
Perform shift charge for department as needed or assigned.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting up to two hours per day - 1 hour increments. Standing up to
3 hours per day - 1 hour increments. Walking up to 12 hours per day
- 15 minute increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate small
vials, equipment, etc. Continuous use of hands for writing and
operating respiratory equipment. Continuous twisting/turning of
hands and body to provide patient care. Occasional lifting of boxes
and equipment up to 25 pounds. Frequently carrying of
objects/equipment up to 25 pounds. Frequent pushing/pulling of
equipment or patients up to 300 pounds. Frequent stooping/bending.
Occasional crouching. Occasional reaching above shoulder level.
Ability to palpate arteries, feel skin temperature, etc. Hearing as
it relates to normal, high and low frequencies. Seeing as it
relates to general, far, near, color, and peripheral vision. Depth
perception.
EDUCATION:
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist. Received credentials
through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 6 months clinical experience, either concurrent with
training program or post-graduation. Departmental orientation
appropriate for knowledge and expertise. Certified in Basic Life
Support by the American Heart Association. Advanced Cardiovascular
Life Support required within one (1) year of hire. PALS is
recommended. Please complete your application using your full legal
name and current home address. Be sure to include employment
history for the past seven (7) years, including your present
employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current
resume, including all work history, education, and/or
certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly
recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of
submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in
St. Luke's
St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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