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The Certified Respiratory Therapist assesses patient’s condition and needs for respiratory care. Provides appropriate respiratory care to patients in designated critical and all non-critical care areas according to 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:

• Sets up and maintains ventilator support of both adult and children in all critical care areas.
• Makes changes and weans patient in concert with physician approval or protocol.
• Evaluates patient, documents patient assessment and findings on medical record and consult with physicians regarding appropriate therapy.
• Administers respiratory care and O2 therapy modalities in conjunction with physician’s order. Evaluates results of therapy.
• Serves as a member of the “Code Blue” and “Rapid Response” team, performing blood gases, maintains patient airway and providing artificial ventilation.
• Performs arterial puncture on adults and 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, O2 consumption, metabolic studies, bedside PFT testing.
• Participates in in-service education.
• Assists physician with bronchoscopy at bedside, fluoroscopy and GI Lab. Appropriately labels and handles specimens.

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 and body to provide patient care.   Occasional lifting of boxes and equipment up to 25 pounds.  Frequent 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 in the State of New Jersey or Pennsylvania, based on work location. Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). Associate or Bachelor degree preferred

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 Cardiopulmonary 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.