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Orwigsburg, PA - 100 Paramount Blvd
nPart time
nR
nSt. 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.
nJOB SUMMARY
nThe Pulmonary Diagnostic Respiratory Therapist will perform all inpatient and outpatient pulmonary diagnostic testing.
nThe intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
nWORK PERFORMED
nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
nPulmonary Function Testing (PFT) on inpatients and outpatients.
nProcessing, distributing, and completing all PFT results.
nScheduling tests as needed.
nPerforms six-minute walks and reports results.
nPerforms pulmonary stress tests and reports results; location permitted.
nPerforms any other outpatient tests and reports results.
nPerforms arterial punctures.
nMakes budget recommendations regarding expenditure of funds to meet department objectives and to maintain or reduce costs within budgeted amounts.
nMaintains a high level of knowledge related to the department and seeks opportunities to enhance professional growth.
nDemonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth, development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
nDemonstrates/models the Hospital’s core values and customer service behaviors in interaction with all customers (internal and external).
nComplies with all departmental and hospital policies regarding dress code, safety, and attendance and confidentiality.
nMaintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.
nComplies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
nDemonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
nDemonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
nDemonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
nOTHER FUNCTIONS:
nAny other functions as designated by Respiratory Care Manager.
nPHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
nSitting 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 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.
nPOTENTIAL ON-THE-JOB RISKS:
nCuts and punctures while using needles – gloves required. Biological hazards when handling patient specimens – gloves required. Possible exposure to chemicals – gloves required. Potential exposure to droplet nuclei containing mycobacterium TB. (For employees identified by the manager.)Employees who work in patient care areas where they may have potential exposure to patients with suspected or proven tuberculosis (TB) must have the ability to wear a particulate respirator and be fit-tested in compliance with the current recommendations from the CDC (enforced by OSHA) or must provide physician documentation as to the inability to wear a particulate respirator.
nMOST COMPLEX DUTY:
nPFTs and pulmonary stress testing.
nSUPERVISION (RECEIVED BY AND/OR GIVEN TO):
nRespiratory Care Manager.
nCOMMUNICATIONS:
nCommunicates with physicians, other health care practitioners, patients, and families. Must be able to think independently and make decisions.
nADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
nValid license to practice respiratory care in the state of PA. For Warren Campus ONLY: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapist training program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) as evidenced by a valid NJ license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. New graduates must have licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapists and are required to obtain licensure as a Registered Respiratory therapist within 6 months of hire.
nRegistered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
nBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
nAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.
nCertified Pulmonary Function Test (CPFT) preferred.
nQUALIFICATIONS
n(MINIMUM)
nEDUCATION:
nCurrent License as a Respiratory Therapist in a State of Pennsylvania. For Warren Campus ONLY: Graduate of a Respiratory Therapist training program approved by the Joint Review Committee for Respiratory Therapy Education (JRCRTE) as evidenced by a valid NJ license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. New graduates must have licensure as a Certified Respiratory Therapists and are required to obtain licensure as a Registered Respiratory therapist within 6 months of hire.
nRegistered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
nBasic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
nAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 1 year of hire.
nCertified Pulmonary Function Test (CPFT) preferred.
nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
nFamiliar with Pulmonary Diagnostic policy and procedure. Proper orientation/training to Pulmonary Diagnostic department.
nWORK SCHEDULE: Primarily Monday through Friday, day shift or as needed.
nREVISED: 02/2019
nThe Registered 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. Perform shift charge for department as needed or assigned.
nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnnSets us and maintains ventilatory support of both adult and children in all critical care areas. Makes changes and weans patient in concert with physician`s approval or protocol.
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nnEvaluates patient, documents patient assessment and findings on medical record and consult with physicians regarding appropriate therapy.
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nnAdministers respiratory care and O2 therapy modalities to patient following physician order or protocol. Evaluates results of therapy.
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nnServes as a member of the “Code Blue” and “Rapid Response” team. Draws arterial blood gases, maintains patient airways, and provides artificial ventilation.
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nnPerforms arterial puncture on adult, children. Analyzes specimens for blood gas values.
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nnPerforms A-line insertion after appropriate training on adult patients.
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nnPerforms diagnostic studies such as oximetry, CO2 monitoring, O2 consumption, metabolic studies, bedside PFT testing.
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nnEvaluates patients and consults with physician regarding appropriate therapy.
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nnParticipates in in-service education. Assists physician with bronchoscopy at bedside, fluoroscopy and GI Lab. Appropriately labels and handles specimens.
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n nPHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
nSitting 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.
nEDUCATION:
nCurrent License as a Respiratory Therapist. Received credentials through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
nTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
nMinimum 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 Cardiovascular Life Support required within one (1) year of hire. PALS is recommended.
nPlease 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!!
nSt. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. (
nFounded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network ( (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites. With annual net revenue in excess of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital. SLUHN is the only Lehigh Valley-based health care system to earn Medicare’s five-star ratings (the highest) for quality, efficiency and patient satisfaction. It is both a Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades Top Hospital and a Newsweek World’s Best Hospital. The Network’s flagship University Hospital has earned the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospital designation from Premier 13 times total and eleven years in a row, including in 2023 when it was identified as THE #4 TEACHING HOSPITAL IN THE COUNTRY. In 2021, St. Luke’s was identified as one of the 15 Top Health Systems nationally.
nSt. Luke’s is the ONLY health care institution in the Lehigh Valley to be named a Top Workplace regionally repeating the exclusive honor for the third year in a row. Also, for the third straight year, St. Luke’s has been a Top Workplaces in the Philadelphia Region by the Philadelphia Inquirer, ranking 9th in the large employer category for 2025 and the only health care system in PA to receive this award. In 2025, St. Luke’s was recognized as a national Top Workplaces by USA Today, three years in a row, including the 3rd best health care system in the nation in 2023 and 2024. Lastly, in 2025, St. Luke’s was named a Top Workplace in New Jersey for the third year in a row.
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orwigsburg, PA, 17961, US
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