Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

MedStar Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist to manage the pulmonary care of critical and chronic patients. Responsibilities include conducting advanced therapy procedures and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. Candidates must possess necessary licensure and have 2-3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• RCP License in the state of employment required.
• BLS and CRT certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various respiratory therapy procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations and manage ventilators.
• Perform patient assessments and document care plans.

Skills

Patient assessments

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery devices

Bloodgas collection

Documentation

Education

RCP License

BLS certification

CRT certification

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to:
• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
• Ventilator management (i.e.: setup and operation);
• Oral hygiene;
• Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
• Chest film analysis;
• Bloodgas collection and analysis;
• EKG analysis;
• Accurate and complete documentation;
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.
• Advanced practice skills may include:
• Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
• Pulmonary Function Testing;
• Bronchoscopy assist;
• Hemodynamic Monitoring;
• Waveform analysis;
• Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

2 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RCP License in the state of employment required
  
• BLS required
  
• CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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