Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Services

Company: Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Imagine working in a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital where you can make a real difference in the lives of our patients.Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Pennsylvania, and we're looking for a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team.As a Respiratory Therapist at Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, you will be responsible for administering respiratory therapy treatments, setting up and monitoring mechanical ventilators, and performing arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis. You will also be responsible for assessing patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation, and making appropriate physician contact for intervention.We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about providing high-quality patient care. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist who is looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

• Competitive pay rates
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomesWhat you will do in this role:
  • Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert to assess possible side effects to oxygen delivery.
  • Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each.
  • Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning.
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation. Makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
  • Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedure.
  • Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures.
  • Other duties as assignedQualifications:
    • Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure
    • Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy
    • Current CPR certification. (BLS)
    • Three (3) or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services highly preferred

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