Charge Respiratory Therapist

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 Charge Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for staffing of the department, monitor daily workload and adjust staffing as needed. In conjunction with the Respiratory Care Director, works with clinical staff to develop systems and procedures necessary for efficient clinical operations and provide training, information and support required by employees to solve problems to enable high quality, efficient patient care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides staff with the necessary training, information and support to solve problems and improve operations at the staff level

• Coordinate the daily operations of the department, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they occur.  Assist with scheduling, coaching, training, hiring and performance assessments

• Provides support to the network and acts as a resource for clinical decision making, staffing, and education as needed

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated

• Perform as a role model and consistently demonstrate an advanced level of expertise and enhanced communication skills

• Provides direct patient care

• Will be the first contact person for staff of all disciplines in the absence of the Respiratory Care Director

• Recommends process improvement initiatives to the Respiratory Director and assists staff in implementation of these initiatives

• Builds effective relationships across work groups by treating fellow employees with courtesy, respect and inclusiveness; maintains a positive attitude and takes responsibility for assignments

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to two hours per day-1 hour increments. Standing up to 6 hours per day-1 hour increments. Walking up to 4 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 boxed and equipment up to 25 pounds. Frequent carrying 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. 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:

Registered Respiratory Therapist in the state of Pennsylvania.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Five years of previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist or 2 years of previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist with Bachelor’s degree. Knowledge of clinical settings, program development and evaluation. Strong oral and written communication skill/ excellent leadership skills and a willingness to lead by example required.

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.