Respiratory Therapist- PRN

Franklin Medical Center•Winnsboro, LA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist is to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders. This role functions as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Graduate from an AMA approved course in Respiratory Therapy.
Certified Respiratory therapist, or certification eligible, Registered Respiratory Therapist or registry eligible as approved and recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Ability and knowledge to perform all treatments, testing, and modalities of Respiratory Care.
Must maintain current Respiratory Therapy License and CPR certification.
Ability to communicate information and ideas to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas.
Ability to see details at close range.
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Have information and understand precautions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for all respiratory care modalities.
Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures.
Maintains patient records.
Selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.
Checks patient’s charts for complete and correct physician’s orders.
Administers respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy.
Performs pulmonary functions testing.
Performs and analyzes arterial blood gas (ABG) performance.
Maintains the arterial blood gas analyzer.
Performs Quality control testing and participates in performance testing on the ABG analyzer.
Participates in performance improvement for the RT department.
Participates as a member of the code blue team.
Performs EKGs and record maintenance.
Sets up and operates devices such as mechanical ventilators and oxygen administration devices.
Provides emergency care including CPR for adults, pediatrics, and infants.
Provides therapy to patients, with knowledge of medication and precautions.
Measures patient’s vital signs.
Consults with physicians if adverse reactions occur.