Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Davita Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Respiratory Therapist in Alexandria, Louisiana. The role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care, conducting patient assessments, and managing emergency responses under physician guidance. Ideal candidates should hold necessary certifications and possess relevant experience in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses required: RCP License, BLS, CRT.

Responsibilities

• Manage respiratory care plans for patients.
• Perform technical and diagnostic procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Emergency Response

Airway Management

Ventilator Management

Patient Assessments

Education

RCP License

BLS Certification

CRT Certification

Job description

Description

Summary:

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;
  • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • 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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