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Posted: 29-Aug-24
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 171205
Summary:
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:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
- RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
- BLS required.
- RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time
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