Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Franklin Medical Center; Winnsboro (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves administering therapies, performing ABG analysis, and maintaining equipment and records to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup, oxygen delivery, EKG recording, and participation in code blue and quality improvement initiatives. License and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and completed an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or certification eligible; licensed as CRT/RRT in Louisiana.
• Must maintain current Respiratory Therapy License and CPR certification.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy; perform pulmonary function testing and ABG analysis.
• Set up, operate and monitor ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.
• Provide emergency care including CPR for adults, pediatrics and infants.
• Maintain patient records and verify physician orders; participate in quality control and code blue team activities.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist or registry eligible

Louisiana licensure as CRT/RRT

Tools

Arterial blood gas analyzer

Mechanical ventilators

Oxygen administration devices

EKG equipment

Job description

Overview

JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist is to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Responsible to: Director of Respiratory Therapy

Position Directly Supervised: None

Regular Contact with: All hospital personnel in clinical departments, physicians, and the public

Essential Job Functions

• Assumes responsibility for all respiratory care modalities, initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures, maintains patient records, and selects, assembles, checks and operates equipment. Checks patient’s charts for complete and correct physician’s orders.
• Administer respiratory therapy treatments, oxygen therapy, and performs pulmonary function testing. Arterial blood gas performance and analysis. Maintains arterial blood gas analyzer. Performs quality control testing and participates in performance testing on the ABG analyzer. Participates in performance improvement for the RT department. Participates as a member of code blue team. Performs EKGs and record maintenance.
• Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and oxygen administration devices.
• Provides emergency care including CPR for adults, pediatrics and infants.
• Provides therapy to patients with knowledge of medications and precautions, measuring patient’s vital signs, consulting with the physicians if adverse reactions occur.

Qualifications

Education and Training: High school diploma or GED. Graduate from an AMA approved course in Respiratory Therapy. Certified Respiratory Therapist, or certification eligible, Registered Respiratory Therapist or registry eligible as approved and recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Ability and knowledge to perform all treatments, testing, and modalities of Respiratory Care. Must maintain current Respiratory Therapy License and CPR certification.

Work Experience: Work Experience Required: None

Physical Requirements: Personnel applying for or being hired will be required to lift an average of 75 pounds. Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Must have the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas. Must have the ability to see details at close range. Must be able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: A. Have information and understand precautions and exposure to blood-borne pathogens.