Respiratory Therapist II: Critical Care Ventilator Expert

Valley Health; Saint George (LA); On-site; USD 39,950 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-Deductible Health Plan

Dental and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Retirement Savings Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to join our on-site team. You will care for patients from neonate to geriatric, administer therapies per physician orders, and work within a multidisciplinary health care team.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care program, a valid RCP license, BLS, ACLS or related coursework, and at least 2 years of experience. Shift is First Shift, Regular hours at our facility.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Care program is required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license is required; BLS required; ACLS or EKG & Pharmacology course required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) with 5 years of experience or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.

Responsibilities

• Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
• Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
• Performs airway clearance therapy.
• Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
• Performs regular assessment rounds.
• Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
• Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
• Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
• Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
• Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
• Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
• Responds and participates in all code situations.
• Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
• Assists in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
• Assists in intubations as needed.
• Responsible to provide a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.

Skills

Motivational

Time management

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Job description

Valley Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to join our on-site team. You will care for patients from neonate to geriatric, administer therapies per physician orders, and work within a multidisciplinary health care team.

The role requires an accredited Respiratory Care program, a valid RCP license, BLS, ACLS or related coursework, and at least 2 years of experience. Shift is First Shift, Regular hours at our facility.