Respiratory Therapist, Monroe Campus-Per Diem
Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Stroudsburg
Posted on: October 21, 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 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 and performs 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 in a State of
Pennsylvania.Received credentials through the National Board of
Respiratory Care (NBRC).
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 4 months clinical experience, either concurrent with
training program or post-graduation.
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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