Respiratory Therapist Certified - PRN

LCMC Health•Hackensack, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a respiratory therapist, you understand that you may be the lifeline for patients struggling to breathe. It takes tireless dedication that goes beyond nebulizers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary disorders are life-challenging and as a respiratory therapist and a human being, your skillset determines arterial puncture or cannulation, artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory. Your Everyday Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures including patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, and arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow meters. Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within the established guidelines and timeframes. Manage equipment/supply needs appropriately. Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents. Participate in planning and problem solving. Adhere to BSI policies at all times. Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required. Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control policies and procedures. Maintain a safe environment for everyone recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. Communicate information regarding treatments ensuring patient’s or family members understanding, comprehension and active participation.

Requirements

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Current American Heart Association (BLS, CPR) certifications.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures including patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, and arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow meters.
Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within the established guidelines and timeframes.
Manage equipment/supply needs appropriately.
Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents.
Participate in planning and problem solving.
Adhere to BSI policies at all times.
Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required.
Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control policies and procedures.
Maintain a safe environment for everyone recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.
Communicate information regarding treatments ensuring patient’s or family members understanding, comprehension and active participation.

Benefits

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
Deliver healthcare with heart.
Give people a reason to smile.
Put a little love in your work.
Be honest and real, but with compassion.
Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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