Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. This position involves providing pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients, including performing various respiratory therapy procedures and managing medical equipment. Candidates should have an RCP license and relevant certifications, along with a commitment to patient care. Join a team focused on excellence in respiratory therapy and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure and certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and deliver aerosolized drugs.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide airflow therapies.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Ventilator management

Aerosolized drug delivery

Pulmonary function testing

Hemodynamic monitoring

Education

RCP License in the state of employment

BLS certification

CRT certification from the NBRC

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);
• Polysomnography.

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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