Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: October 29, 2024
Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary: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 dutiesRequirements:
- 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:TBDWork Type:Per Diem As NeededEEO is the
law - click below for more information:
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Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Baton Rouge , Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN, Healthcare , Alexandria, Louisiana
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