Respiratory Therapist (Rt) Prn Night Shifts
About The Position
AMG Specialty Hospital- Zachary is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapists (RT) for night shift. The selected applicant will be required to work every other Wednesday night for the performance of technical work concerned with administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Operating and monitoring respiratory equipment, such as, continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices; administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications; maintaining clearance of patients natural and artificial airways; obtaining blood samples and interpreting blood gas data; and providing primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Shift Differentials paid for Night and Weekend Shifts! Join our dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a difference with AMG Specialty Hospital - Zachary!
Requirements
- Completion of an approved respiratory care program
- Active Louisiana Respiratory License
- Current BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Minimum of one to three years of related work experience
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Responsibilities
- Administering therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care and life support to patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities.
- Operating and monitoring respiratory equipment, such as, continuous and intermittent ventilators, medical gas delivery apparatus, incentive breathing/hyperinflation devices, environmental control systems, and aerosol devices.
- Administering medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and respiratory medications.
- Maintaining clearance of patients natural and artificial airways.
- Obtaining blood samples and interpreting blood gas data.
- Providing primary assistance in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Benefits
- Market competitive pay rates
- Benefits in the Zachary and Baton Rouge area
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Shift Differentials paid for Night and Weekend Shifts
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
