Respiratory Therapist Nights-Monroe Campus

Respiratory Therapist (Full Time, Nights)-Monroe Campus

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• Sets up and maintains ventilatory support of both adult and children in all critical care areas. Makes changes and weans patient in concert with physician’s approval or protocol.
• Document patient’s assessment and findings on medical record and consult with physicians regarding appropriate therapy.
• Administers respiratory medications, documentations and evaluates outcome.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy modalities to patient following physician order or protocol. Evaluates results of therapy.
• Serves as a member of the “Code Blue” and “Rapid Response” team. Draws arterial blood gases, maintains patient airways, and provides artificial ventilation.
• Performs arterial puncture on adult, children. Analyzes specimens for blood gas values.
• Performs A-line insertion after appropriate training on adult patients.
• Performs diagnostic studies such as oximetry, CO2 monitoring, bedside PFT testing.
• Evaluates patients and consults with physician regarding appropriate therapy.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Assists physician with bronchoscopy at bedside, fluoroscopy and GI Lab. Appropriately labels and handles specimens.
• Demonstrates/models the hospital`s core values and customer service behaviors in interaction with all customers. (Internal and external).

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.

Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in a State of Pennsylvania.
Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).

Minimum of 4 months clinical experience, either concurrent with training program or post‑graduation.

Schedule:

12 hour shifts, 7p-7a and other times as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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

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.

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