Travel Contract - RT - Respiratory Therapist

Nurses Direct•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation; draws, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs; and delivers intermittent therapy. Assists with changing artificial airways and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The posting describes 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week. Performs routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, documents clinical information, and educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans. Provides care based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of patients served. Maintains professional certifications and current technical knowledge, attends staff meetings, and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior experience is specified; the posting also lists 1 year of respiratory therapy experience under Requirements.
Neonatal experience is required for this location.
Associate's degree.
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
Credentialing by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients from neonatal to geriatric ages.
Monitor and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation.
Draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs.
Deliver intermittent therapy.
Assist with changing artificial airways.
Provide services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
Review and document clinical information regarding each patient.
Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
Perform diagnostic procedures.
Provide care according to the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of patients served in the assigned area.
Maintain professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
Attend staff meetings.
Perform other related duties as required.