Respiratory Therapist Registered

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist Registered evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines the site for arterial puncture or cannulation, the selection of 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.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider - American Heart Association
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist - National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Adult Acute Care Facilities. Required within 6 months of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association is required for all Pediatric Facilities

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician.
• Determines the site for arterial puncture or cannulation.
• Determines the selection of artificial airway types and sizes.
• Determines initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation.
• Performs ventilator changes based on established parameters.
• Assigns patients to staff based on skills inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed