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Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center
Shreveport, LA
Full-time

Job Description

Summary :

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision.

Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

Responsibilities :

  • Include, but are not limited to : Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs; Ventilator management (i.e. : setup and operation); Oral hygiene; Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices; Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis; EKG analysis; Accurate and complete documentation; Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;

Participate in CAP and JC surveys

  • RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
  • Advanced practice skills may include : Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing;

Bronchoscopy assist; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies); Polysomnography

Requirements :

  • 2 3 years of experience preferred.
  • RCP License in the state of employment required.
  • BLS required.
  • CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Work Schedule : 3PM - 11PM

3PM - 11PM

2 days ago
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