Respiratory Therapist- PRN
About The Position
Respiratory Therapist - PRN DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The Pulmonary Med Practitioner delivers care to patients who suffer from either an acute or chronic respiratory illness. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Organizes patient care and general activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to equipment, patient care or respiratory safety. Documents accurately according to department policy. Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. Performs Assessments Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served Employ scientific principles to identify, treat and prevent acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations. Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Department PI plan. Has knowledge of and utilizes department specific equipment appropriately. Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions. Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program
- Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science accepted
- Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
- Current licensure to practice in Louisiana
- BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP
- Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the NBRC and be in good standing with the NBRC
Responsibilities
- Organizes patient care and general activities
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge
- Identifies and solves problems in reference to equipment, patient care or respiratory safety
- Documents accurately according to department policy
- Performs Assessments Plans Patient Care Educates Patient/Family
- Employ scientific principles to identify, treat and prevent acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system
- Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations
- Participates in implementation of Department PI plan
- Utilizes department specific equipment appropriately
- Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables
- Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
