Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Our Lady of the Angels Health; Bogalusa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN Premium

Job summary

Our Lady of the Angels Health in Bogalusa, LA seeks a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for PRN premium coverage. The RT participates in diagnosis, treatment, and management of pulmonary disorders, ventilator management, and emergency response within the hospital.

Requirements include an Associate degree or equivalent, AMA-approved program, and NBRC certification; duties cover patient assessment, therapy administration, documentation, infection control, and adherence to

Qualifications

• NBRC Certification required.
• Associate degree or equivalent; 10 years experience substituted for degree.
• AMA approved respiratory therapy program.

Responsibilities

• Check patient records for orders prior to treatment.
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure cooperation.
• Demonstrate understanding of ventilator management and oxygen delivery.
• Assess patients and implement care plans.
• Document ventilator parameters and daily assessments.
• Maintain infection control and PPE usage.
• Respond to emergencies and follow department policies.

Skills

NBRC Certification

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent

AMA approved program

Ten years experience substituted

Job description

Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - PRN Premium

The Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the management of Life Support systems and responding to medical emergencies within the hospital. The CRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The position relies on education and entry-level training to complete responsibilities. The CRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.

Responsibilities

• Compliance/Quality
• Checks patient record for orders prior to each treatment.
• Thoroughly explains to each patient to ensure cooperation and compliance.
• Demonstrates an understanding of all aspects of ventilator management.
• Selects interventions appropriate to age and growth level when planning care.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the equipment and oxygen devices used in the delivery of Respiratory Care.
• Adheres to hospital policy on the usage of Paid Time Off and Extended Illness Time.
• Reports to work on time, and if necessary, reports tardiness to appropriate person.
• Employee shall conform to regulatory, customer and organizational requirements.
• Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PEP) in the appropriate manner for optimal personal protection.
• Adheres to infection control practices.
• Has completed required TB skin test's).
• Patient Care Delivery
• Performs patient assessment and implements care plan to include routine and special procedures to meet therapeutic objectives.
• Checks of ventilator orders prior to making ventilator changes.
• Administers all therapy according to department policy and procedure by performing checks as required by department and documenting checks according to P&P as well as analyzing oxygen concentration and monitoring cuff pressure as required.
• Measures ventilator parameters daily on the day shift and documents on the ventilator flow sheet.
• Provides patient assessment based on clinical data.
• Performs a complete patient assessment at the beginning of each shift and documents accordingly.
• Implements care plan to meet therapeutic objectives.
• Performs EKG's, completes EKG requisitions and tracings according to departmental P&P.
• Demonstrates effective problem solving and communicates effectively with appropriate team members utilizing the chain of command.
• Suggest ways of improving the provision of patient care through the appropriate channels.
• Demonstrates ability to make patients, guests, and co-workers feel welcomed and respected as individuals, treating others with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the comfort of all customers/guests and responds appropriately to their needs utilizing cultural and religious sensitivity.
• When requested, adjusts personal schedule to meet department/unit needs.
• Professional Development
• Utilizes time to accomplish work in an efficient manner.
• Maintains a professional appearance, according to job requirements, at all times.
• Attend all required mandatory educational sessions.
• Assumes personal responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Responds appropriately to fire, safety and disaster situations.
• Accepts additional work assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education - Associates Degree or equivalent ( 10 Years experience as licensed therapist substituted for Associates Degree)

Training - Graduate of AMA approved program

Special Skills -Successful completion of the National Certification exam administered by the NBRC.