Registered Respiratory Therapist
Alexandria, LA
Health Saviours
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

DAYS-SHIFT- 7A-7P

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Experience- 1-3 years preferred

1. RT or RCP License in state of employment required
2. BLS required via AHA
3. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Type of patients on the unit: adult

Temp to perm is a possibility

Blocked scheduling accommodated: No

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

On Call Requirement: No call

Floating Requirement / Locations: None

Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, paediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

1. Meets expectations of the applicable One CHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
2. Include, but are not limited to:
3. Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
4. Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
5. Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
6. Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
7. Oral hygiene;
8. Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
9. Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
10. Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
11. Chest film analysis;
12. Bloodgas collection and analysis;
13. EKG analysis;
14. Accurate and complete documentation;
15. Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
16. Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
17. RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
18. Advanced practice skills may include:
19. Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
20. Pulmonary Function Testing;
21. Bronchoscopy assist;
22. Hemodynamic Monitoring;
23. Waveform analysis;
24. Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
25. Polysomnography;
26. Transport duties.