Respiratory Care Therapist - After-Hours & Ventilation Specialist

BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL; Bunkie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Care Therapist CRT or RRT to perform complex cardiopulmonary care procedures as prescribed by a physician. The incumbent must meet licensure requirements and be prepared for after-hours call and overtime when workload demands.

Responsibilities include managing oxygen and aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, ventilator support, endotracheal management, EKG monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Care Therapist 1/Registered.
• State licensure must be verified with Louisiana Board of Medical Examiners.
• National credential level verification through NBRC.

Responsibilities

• All modes of Oxygen Therapy.
• All modes of Aerosol Therapy, including pentamadine and ribovirin.
• All chest physiotherapy, including postural drainage, tapping, and vibrating.
• All Hyperinflation Therapy.
• Complete tracheostomy care.
• Intra-tracheal suctioning.
• Answers all House Staff Blue calls and performs CPR.
• Prolonged artificial ventilation, including total ventilator management.
• Mask and Nasal CPAP ventilation.
• Endotracheal intubation and extubation.
• Arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Pulmonary function testing.
• Respiratory status monitoring during procedures.
• Assists with training and supervision of certified respiratory therapists.
• Pre-op pulmonary function evaluation and instructions.
• Maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment.

Education

Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license

National accreditation as Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist

Job description

BUNKIE GENERAL HOSPITAL in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Care Therapist CRT or RRT to perform complex cardiopulmonary care procedures as prescribed by a physician. The incumbent must meet licensure requirements and be prepared for after-hours call and overtime when workload demands.

Responsibilities include managing oxygen and aerosol therapies, chest physiotherapy, ventilator support, endotracheal management, EKG monitoring, pulmonary function testing, and documentation.