Respiratory Care Therapist 1-2- Registered

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The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical behavioral and psychiatric support needs.

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicatedRESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 1-2 REGISTEREDto join our dynamic healthcare this rewarding role youll play a vital part in promoting health and wellness by developing and overseeing nutrition plans that enhance the quality of life for the individuals we serve.

If youre passionate about using your expertise to support others and want to grow your career in a supportive environment PSSC is the place for you!

Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and accreditation with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Administer respiratory therapy modality to individuals via small volume nebulizers metered dose inhalers oxygen concentrators c-pap and bi-pap machines tracheotomy care and suctioning incentive
• Spirometry and assess clients pre and post treatment with pulse oximetry respiratory rate osculate bilateral breath sounds skin color sputum characteristics cough effort and pulse.
• Respond to all medical emergencies and codes. Document in progress notes and Medication
• Administration Record for any procedures performed or medications given.
• Maintain and clean all respiratory equipment including oxygen concentrators suction machines c-pap bi-pap equipment and air compressors.
• Provides emergency tracheotomy kits ensuring all supplies are within expiration dates.
• Order and receive all respiratory supplies from Central Supply. Assemble and change out all disposable respiratory equipment order oxygen and all respiratory medications from pharmacy.
• Meets with Interdisciplinary Team as well as the Primary Care Providers and nurses to present and discuss pneumonia criteria evaluation and respiratory care recommendations.

SHIFT: 5:30 AM 6:00 PM PASS DAYS: Day-A

Appointment Type:This position may be filled by Detail to Special Duty Probation Promotion Demotion or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 2 REGISTERED - $24.10hr. - $43.37hr.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert L. Jones

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

100 Pinecrest Drive

Pineville La 71360