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Registered Respiratory Therapist : 2021-01-20
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  • ID
    #8371940
  • Salary
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  • Source
    Lehigh Valley Health Network
  • Date
    2021-01-20
  • Deadline
    2021-03-21
 
Full-time

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LVHN-Hazleton Respiratory700 E Broad St, Hazleton, PAProfessional ClinicalFull Time 36 hours, Multiple Shifts, 6-1830 18-630Posted 09/09/2020Req # 18567Union: 51-AFS-AFSCMEImagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been ranked among the andquot;Best Hospitalsandquot; by U.S. News and World Report for 22 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored four times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2018, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.Job Summary: Provide respiratory care services that are covered under the employee's license in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. Requires ability to visualize results of several diversified tasks; to select and implement procedures and practice to attain desired results;to judge and act independently within established operational policy and procedure guidelines related to own work assiganment,subject to check or approval,moderate,seasoned creative judgment.Minimum Requirements: Graduate from a School of Respiratory Therapy accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) required. Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentialing by the Nation Board for Respiratory Care required. NEW GRADUATES may apply if taking the RRT National Boards within the next 6 months.Demonstrated proficiency, knowledge and skills, in providing Respiratory Therapy to all patients in the acute care setting. Ability to care for multiple patients. Strong clinical assessment skills. Previous clinical/educational respiratory hospital rotations. Educational resource for Patients and Family members.Preferred Qualifications: Associate Degree/Bachelor's DegreeLicensure and Certifications: Current licensure in the State of Pennsylvania required. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT). Current BLS Health Care Provider prior to employment. Current NRP required prior to employment. ACLS/PALS within 9 months of employment.ACLS certification;Neonatal Resuscitation Certification required;BLS Certification required;PALSAsthma Education Certification (AE-C);PALS#LI-ML1Influenza vaccination is required at most LVHN facilities for all colleagues with patient contact unless medically contraindicated or due to a bona fide religious belief or practice, and is strongly encouraged for all colleagues. Applicants possessing a medical marijuana card will not be considered for safety sensitive positions.Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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