Per Diem Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Respiratory Therapist
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Quakertown
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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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.
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!!
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