Registered Respiratory Therapist - Flex Choice Internal Agency - Baton Rouge

FMOLHS; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Baton Rouge is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to manage patients with pulmonary disorders. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, collaborating with physicians, and ensuring quality patient care. Candidates should have an Associate's degree or equivalent with necessary licenses and certifications. This position requires efficient data management and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Must pass both portions of the NBRC Advanced Practitioner (Registry) Exam.
• Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME and BLS certification ACLS within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Comply with hospital policies and maintain quality of care.
• Record and manage patient care data efficiently.
• Administer respiratory therapy procedures as per physician's orders.

Skills

Pulmonary disorder management

Patient care delivery

Collaboration with medical staff

Equipment operation

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent (10 years experience as licensed therapist)

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Flex Choice Internal Agency - Baton Rouge

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Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Therapists are responsible for the initiation and management of Life Support Systems under the direction of the physician. The RRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The RRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Compliance/Quality: Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Efficiently records pertinent patient care data: Utilizes the computerized medical record or manual documentation to promote timely and efficient access to required information throughout the organization. Preserves the confidentiality of sensitive data and information for the protection of patient dignity and privacy.
• Patient Care Delivery:
  • Consults with physicians concerning respiratory care procedures, initiates bronchodilator therapy in situations of respiratory distress, attends Code Blue and MET calls, transports patients requiring respiratory assistance.
  • Checks patient oxygen equipment, spot‑checks respiratory care equipment and nebulizers, ensuring proper operation and the provision of high‑quality health care services.
  • Prepares, initiates, and monitors patient respiratory ventilator systems, ensuring adequate ventilation levels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and routine mechanical ventilation to maintain continuity and quality of patient care.
• Collaboration and Partnership:
  • Administers and assesses respiratory therapy procedures (e.g., handheld nebulizers, mechanical ventilation, chest physiotherapy, nasotracheal and tracheal suctioning), assesses therapy effectiveness, and prepares equipment and medications following physician's orders in a professional and considerate manner.
  • Act as a professional: assesses patient condition and compliance, recommending appropriate therapy and interacting with peers, nursing, and medical staff in a professional manner to ensure the best patient outcomes while maintaining a positive work atmosphere.
• Professional Development:
  • Draws from in‑dwelling lines and obtains, analyzes, and interprets arterial samples in accordance with departmental policy and hospital standards. Assists in the education of respiratory employees on proper arterial puncture procedures.
  • Maintains competency in arterial line insertion, intubation, and advanced ventilation techniques (including oscillation and nitric oxide). Completes competency assessment on peers and students. Teaches at least one departmental in‑service per year. Maintains BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
  • Works to improve and further the profession by serving on departmental/hospital committees, completing community service projects, or maintaining membership in professional organizations that reflect positively on the respiratory therapy profession or this organization.
• Other Duties As Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent (10 years experience as licensed therapist substituted for associate's degree)
• Pass both portions of the NBRC Advanced Practitioner (Registry) Exam
• Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME and BLS certification ACLS within 1 year of hire
• Job Identification 34995
• Job Category Clinical_Care
• Job Shift Variable shifts
• Job Function Respiratory Care
• Worker Type Employee
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Requisition Schedule PRN (As Needed)
• Hours of Schedule (e.g., M-F 8a‑5p) Hour Vary Per Assignment
• Department FMOLHS Flex Choice Staffing‑FMOL Health System
• FMOLHS Company Code Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Inc