Respiratory Therapist at North Caddo Medical Center in Vivian, LA

NIGHT SHIFT 7PM-7AM

PURPOSE

Outline the job responsibilities of a Respiratory Therapist (RRT, LRT, CRTT)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Respiratory Therapist who is knowledgeable in various types of acute care, emergency care, rehabilitative care, out-patient care as well as labor & delivery care performed at NCMC. Applicant must work well with physicians and can prioritize task according to patient care needs. Therapist must be a Graduate of AMA approved 2 or 4 year Respiratory Therapy Program or completion of AMA approved program equivalency, who is currently licensed by the LSBME. Be BLS certified, ACLS & PALS certified within 6 months of hire date. Therapist must be dependable and able to work independently with no or minimal supervision.

DUTIES:

1. Assesses patients using a variety of diagnostic tests and monitoring devices to evaluate the patient’s cardiopulmonary status. Appropriately documents all assessments, treatments, procedures, test results and patient responses in a timely manner.

2. Provides and documents emergency care including airway management, intubation and CPR. Responds to emergencies in hospital as needed and assists the team in a calm and effective manner when responding to emergencies.

3. Provides and documents education administered to the transdisciplinary team, patient and family concerning diagnosis, treatment and post discharge care. Provides training and supervision of respiratory techniques for members of the transdisciplinary team. Works in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team, patient and family.

4. Plans and organizes work to effectively schedule patient treatments, maintain patient records and charges. Inspects, cleans, tests, maintains and rotates respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, requesting repairs when necessary. Reports equipment maintenance and/or repair timely.

5. Participates in departmental data collection to quality patient care and safety. Participates in Laboratory and/or Point of Care quality control, proficiency testing and performance improvement activities.

6. The knowledge and skills necessary to perform the position requirements are demonstrated through the successful completion of competencies established for the position to include population served and other special needs of patients or customers served by the department.

7. Adheres to policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imported by regulatory organizations.

8. Regular attendance and timeliness is required.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an AMA approved 2 or 4 year Respiratory Therapy program or completion of AMA approved program equivalency. Fulfillment of RT requirements established by state and/or licensing agency or authority.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATATION

Current Respiratory Therapy license in the state where practicing is required. Current BLS is required. ALCS and PALS certification is required within six (6) months of hire. Current membership in State affiliation, National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) is desired. All Respiratory Therapists must maintain current licensure, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications while employed with North Caddo Medical Center