Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates degree (10 years experience as Licensed Respiratory Therapist substituted for Associates degree)
• Passing of both portions of NBRC Advanced Practitioner Registry Exam
• Current Louisiana State licensure or permit issued by LSBME
• Graduate of AMA approved program
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification (within 1 year of hire)
• Good computer skills
• Interpersonal and human relations skills
• Oral and written communication skills
• Good problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Time management/prioritization skills
• Good organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Observe all departmental and organizational policies and procedures; adhere to all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards at all times.
• Observe all regulatory guidelines such as TJC, CAP, and OSHA, evidenced by overall lab compliance at benchmark of 95%.
• Document all pertinent clinical activities for patient care correctly and accurately in a timely manner while preserving confidentiality of PHI under HIPPA standards.
• Perform Universal Precautions, proper hand washing, and aseptic technique with all patient care treatments, procedures, and interactions.
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and strategies, including timely and proper equipment changes, conversions, and connections to include HMEs, closed suction systems, active humidification, and subglottic suctioning endotracheal tubes.
• Provide clinical assessments of patients in impending distress, requiring immediate therapeutic intervention, and appropriate care or course of action.
• Complete all clinical activities assigned and all respiratory care procedures and treatments per departmental procedures or properly hand off in report for all patient care areas within responsibility.
• Properly scan, administer, and document all medications in accordance to departmental procedures, evidenced by scanning compliance at benchmark of 95% or within mean for patient care area.
• Demonstrate proficiency in analysis of blood gas samples by assessing values for consistency, identifying factors contributing to any observed abnormalities, and recommending appropriate therapeutic intervention.
• Maintain proficiency with mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation for all equipment within scope of practice, evidenced by competencies completion.
• Perform diagnostic procedures such as simple spirometry and pneumocardiograms with accurate data capture.
• Convey age-specific education for patients and/or families about respiratory procedures and treatments, as well as respiratory diseases and conditions, to promote improved quality of life and overall lung health.
• Participate in Quality rounds, department huddles and meetings, in-services and educational training sessions.
• Participate with staff development by mentoring new team members and students as well as conducting competency evaluations to departmental standards.
• Communicate patient outcomes to other health team members; report notification of changes in patient's condition in a timely manner to provide quality care.
• Actively engage with members of the multi-disciplinary team to provide high quality patient care with a patient-centered, team approach.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Participate in departmental/organizational committees, community service projects or by maintaining membership in professional organizations.