Respiratory Therapist- PRN
Respiratory Therapist- PRN
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Job Description
*PRN Position
JOB SUMMARY: The primary responsibility of the Respiratory Therapist is to assess treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. Works as part of a team of physicians nurses and other health care professionals to manage patient care.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
Responsible to: Director of Respiratory Therapy
Position Directly Supervised: None
Regular Contact with: All hospital personnel in Clinical departments Physicians and the public
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assumes responsibility for all respiratory care modalities Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures maintains patient records and select assemble check and operate equipment. Checks patients charts for complete and correct physicians orders.
- Administer respiratory therapy treatments oxygen therapy and performs pulmonary functions testing. Arterial blood gas performance and analysis. Maintains arterial blood gas analyzer. Performs Quality control testing and participates in performance testing on the ABG analyzer. Participates in performance improvement for the RT department. Participates as a member of code blue team. Performs EKGs and record maintenance.
- Set up and operate devices such as mechanical ventilators and oxygen administration devices.
- Provides emergency care including CPR for adults pediatrics and infants.
- Provides therapy to patients with knowledge of medication and precautions measuring patients vital signs consulting with the physicians if adverse reactions occur.
QUALIFICATION:
Work Experience Required: None
Education and Training:High school diploma or GED. Graduate from an AMA
approved course in Respiratory Therapy. Certified Respiratory therapist or certification eligible Registered Respiratory Therapist or registry eligible as approved and recognized by the National Board of Respiratory Care. Licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:Ability and knowledge to perform all
treatments testing and modalities of Respiratory Care. Must maintain current Respiratory Therapy License and CPR certification.
Physical Requirements:Personnel applying for or being hired will be required to lift
average of 75 pounds. Must have the ability to communicate information and ideas to supervisors co-workers and subordinates by telephone in written form e-mail or in person. Must have the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas. Must have the ability to see details at close range. Must be able to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
OSHA EXPOSURE CATEGORY: AHave information and understand precautions and exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
