Respiratory Care Therapist 1-2- Certified

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Pinecrest Supports & Services Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicatedRESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 1-2 CERTIFIEDto 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 temporary Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license; OR

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

NOTES:

Permanent status cannot be granted to an employee holding temporary respiratory therapist licensure.

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

Job Duties:

• Independently administers respiratory therapy modality with general supervision 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.
• Make rounds to complete ordered treatments and observations. 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. Assemble and change out all disposable respiratory equipment order oxygen as needed and respiratory medications from pharmacy.
• Maintain records of quality control and assurance reports including quarterly assessments and pneumonia reports.
• Conduct tracheotomy care evaluations for staff. Meet with Interdisciplinary Team including Primary Care Providers and nurses to present and discuss evaluations.

Department: LDH Nursing Services

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.

Career Progression:This position may be filled as a RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 1CERTIFIEDorRESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 2CERTIFIEDdepending on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

This position also receives Shift Differential and Additional pay options.

RESPIRATORY CARE THERAPIST 2CERTIFIED- $21.05hr. - $37.88hr.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.