Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time
Acadiana Renal Physicians, Alexandria, LA, United States
Description
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non‑critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Include, but are not limited to:
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response
Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
Delivery of aerosolized drugs
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation)
Oral hygiene
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring
Chest film analysis
Bloodgas collection and analysis
EKG analysis
Accurate and complete documentation
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary
Participate in CAP and JC surveys
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
Advanced practice skills may include:
Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2
Pulmonary Function Testing
Bronchoscopy assist
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Waveform analysis
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies)
Polysomnography
Transport duties
Job Requirements
Education / Skills
See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
1 - 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RT or RCP License in state of employment required
BLS required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule
7PM - 7AM
Work Type
Full Time
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Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non‑critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.
Responsibilities
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Include, but are not limited to:
Emergency (Code Blue and White) response
Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
Delivery of aerosolized drugs
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation)
Oral hygiene
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring
Chest film analysis
Bloodgas collection and analysis
EKG analysis
Accurate and complete documentation
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary
Participate in CAP and JC surveys
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
Advanced practice skills may include:
Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2
Pulmonary Function Testing
Bronchoscopy assist
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Waveform analysis
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies)
Polysomnography
Transport duties
Job Requirements
Education / Skills
See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
1 - 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
RT or RCP License in state of employment required
BLS required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule
7PM - 7AM
Work Type
Full Time
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