Registered Respiratory Therapist- Full Time

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital • Lake Charles, LA

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About The Position

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Pulmonary Med Practitioner delivers care to patients who suffer from either an acute or chronic respiratory illness.

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science accepted.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
• Current licensure to practice in Louisiana.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the NBRC and be in good standing with the NBRC.

Responsibilities

• Organizes patient care and general activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge.
• Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to equipment, patient care or respiratory safety.
• Documents accurately according to department policy.
• Possesses competency in use of technology and computers.
• Performs Assessments
• Plans Patient Care
• Educates Patient/Family
• Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served
• Employ scientific principles to identify, treat and prevent acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Department PI plan.
• Has knowledge of and utilizes department specific equipment appropriately.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.
• Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees