Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal & General Care

Nurses Direct; Lafayette (LA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nurses Direct in Lafayette, United States is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide vital respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing advanced therapeutic procedures, educating patients, and maintaining professional certifications. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, a valid Respiratory Therapist license, and neonatal experience for this location. Certification in BLS and ACLS is also required.

Qualifikationen

• 2 years prior experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Neonatal experience is required for this location.

Aufgaben

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patient served.

Kenntnisse

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer skills for data entry

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Current License as a Respiratory Therapist

Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care

Jobbeschreibung

Nurses Direct in Lafayette, United States is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide vital respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing to patients of all ages. Responsibilities include performing advanced therapeutic procedures, educating patients, and maintaining professional certifications. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, a valid Respiratory Therapist license, and neonatal experience for this location. Certification in BLS and ACLS is also required.