Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Prn

TieTalent; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shreveport seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist for varied pulmonary care responsibilities. The role requires effective management of patients across all age groups while collaborating closely with medical teams. Successful candidates should have relevant certifications and experience in respiratory therapy. This is a PRN position offering flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure and/or certification requirements to be met.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and deliver aerosolized drugs.
• Participate in emergency responses and maintain equipment.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery devices

Patient assessments

Blood gas collection

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

BLS Certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Prn

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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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

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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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

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;
• Transport duties.
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• See licensure and/or certification requirements
  
  

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
  
  

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
  
  

Work Schedule

TBD

Work Type

PRN

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• Shreveport, Louisiana
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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