Certified Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position focusing on pulmonary care for various patient groups. Responsibilities include delivering emergency responses, managing ventilators, and performing diagnostic procedures. The ideal candidate will hold an RCP License and have relevant experience in respiratory care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures for patients.
• Manage ventilator settings and operation.
• Conduct blood gas analyses and EKGs.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Bloodgas collection and analysis

Education

RCP License

CRT certification

Tools

BiPAP and CPAP devices

Ventilator setup

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 *****12 Week Contract*****