Registered Respiratory Therapist

Essential Functions The Respiratory Therapist Registered evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines the site for arterial puncture or cannulation, the selection of artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory. Clinical Skills Critical care procedures according to department policy and procedures including Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Arterial Punctures, Code III Response, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Intubation, use of Monitoring Equipment, Airway Management, Endo/Nasotracheal Suctioning, Neonatal Clinical Skills, Arterial Line Placement, Bedside Pulmonary Function. General care procedures including Patient Assessment, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB, CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Aerochamber/Inhaler, Peak Flow Meters. Quality Improvement/Assurance Demonstrates commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through accurate monitoring and documenting. Is an active participant of department and hospital quality initiatives. Reports patient incidents or near misses via BeSafe portal. Participates in planning and problem solving. Education & Training Attends mandatory in services, training and staff meetings. Maintains licensure and certifications. In-services relative to job scope and in compliance with the State of Louisiana Licensing requirements. Presents information from conferences and in-service attended to benefit other staff members. Infection Control, Safety & Risk Management Adheres to BSI policies at all times. Locates and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the unit. Reports exposures appropriately. Performs treatments using aseptic technique when required. Understands how to access and follow Infection Control policies. Instructs others and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures. Maintains a safe environment for the patients and others. Recognizes and takes action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication. Demonstrates adherence to all Units and Hospital Safety policies. Patient Communication Communicates information regarding treatments in a manner that facilitates understanding, comprehension and active participation by the patient or guardian. Demonstrates respect for confidentiality by not discussing information outside the treatment area. Attempts to solve problems regarding patient care, if unable seeks collaboration when necessary through the proper chain of command. Job Qualifications LA license and CPR certification required. Nursery experience preferred. Responsible for administration of respiratory therapy as ordered by the ordering physician. Work assignments will include both general floor therapy and critical care therapy. Shift & Location Work Shift: Nights (United States of America). Location: East Jefferson General Hospital. Equal Opportunity Employer LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr 100 LCMC Health