Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN - Lourdes Main Campus

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN at Lourdes Main Campus in Lafayette, Louisiana. The role involves diagnosis and management of pulmonary disorders, emergency response, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree or equivalent, communicate effectively, and hold a current Louisiana State License. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a collaborative healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the National Certification exam administered by the NBRC.
• Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME as LRT.

Responsibilities

• Manage Life Support systems and respond to medical emergencies.
• Conduct clinical assessments of patients requiring immediate therapeutic intervention.
• Document clinical activities correctly and timely while preserving PHI.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

BLS certification

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN - Lourdes Main Campus

Lafayette, LA, United States

Job Description

The Certified Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the management of Life Support systems and responding to medical emergencies within the hospital. The CRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The position relies on education and entry-level training to complete responsibilities. The CRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Compliance/Quality:
  • All departmental and organizational policies and procedures are observed; and all safety, quality assurance, and injury control standards are adhered to at all times.
  • All regulatory guidelines such as TJC, CAP, and OSHA are observed as evidenced by overall lab compliance at a benchmark of 95%.
  • All pertinent clinical activities for patient care are documented correctly and accurately in a timely manner while preserving confidentiality of PHI under HIPAA standards. This is evidenced by lack of EMR errors and corrections.
  • Universal Precautions, proper hand washing, and aseptic technique are performed with all patient care treatments, procedures, and interactions as evidenced by lack of complaints.
  • Infection prevention protocols and strategies are adhered to as evidenced by timely and proper equipment changes, conversions, and connections to include HMEs, closed suction systems, active humidification, and subglottic suctioning endotracheal tubes.
• Patient Care Delivery:
  • Clinical assessments of patients in impending distress, requiring immediate therapeutic intervention, and appropriate care or course of action are provided as evidenced by improved patient outcomes.
  • All clinical activities assigned and all respiratory care procedures and treatments are completed per departmental procedures or properly handed off in report for all patient care areas within responsibility. This is evidenced by lack of charting errors through routine audits.
  • All medications are properly scanned, administered, and documented in accordance with departmental procedures as evidenced by scanning compliance at a benchmark of 95% or within mean for patient care area.
  • Proficiency in analysis of blood gas samples is demonstrated by assessing values for consistency, identifying factors contributing to any observed abnormalities, and recommending appropriate therapeutic intervention as evidenced by timely notification and documentation of critical values.
  • Proficiency with mechanical ventilation and non‑invasive ventilation for all equipment within scope of practice is maintained as evidenced by competencies completion.
  • Age‑specific education for patients and/or families about respiratory procedures and treatments, as well as respiratory diseases and conditions, is conveyed to promote improved quality of life and overall lung health as evidenced by proper clinical documentation.
• Collaboration/Partnerships:
  • Participation in quality rounds, department huddles and meetings, in‑services and educational training sessions are recorded as evidence of attendance.
  • Patient outcomes are communicated to other health team members; notification of changes in patient’s condition is reported in a timely manner in an effort to provide quality care as evidenced by response time and/or TAT.
  • Active engagement with members of the multi‑disciplinary team to provide high quality patient care with a patient‑centered, team approach is evidenced by satisfaction survey and support card survey results.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
  • Participation in departmental/organizational committees, community service projects or by maintaining membership in professional organizations is observed and recorded.
  • Other duties as assigned are completed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent (10 years experience as licensed therapist substituted for Associate’s Degree). Successful completion of the National Certification exam administered by the NBRC.
• Good communication and organizational skills are needed.
• Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME as LRT; BLS certification.