Respiratory Therapist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science accepted.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Current licensure to practice in Louisiana
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP.
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU�s as stipulated by the NBRC.
• In good standing with NBRC

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Works as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
• 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 patient�s quality of care.

Benefits

• Nationally certified Great Place to Work
• Organizational culture that supports exceptional patient care
• Supports well-being and professional growth of employees
• Contributions are valued
• Growth is nurtured
• Success is celebrated