Licensed Respiratory Therapist RRT (PRN)
Opelousas General Health System
- Location
- Onsite (Opelousas, Louisiana)
- Employment
- Per Diem
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 2 weeks ago
About the role
Opelousas General Health System is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide direct patient care in acute, sub-acute, and chronic settings. The role involves diagnosing lung disorders, managing ventilators, and educating patients across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations.
Skills
Patient assessment
Diagnostic modalities
Therapeutic modalities
Lung disorder diagnosis
Chest physical exams
Blood gas analysis
Ventilator management
Artificial airway management
Oxygenation support
Emergency response
Patient education
Clinical care
Full job details
PRN (on call) position available.
Comments
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Summary
Summary
Comments
Direct provider of patient care in acute, sub-acute, and chronic healthcare settings to adult, pediatric, and neonatal population groups. Candidates will possess optimal skills in assessment of patients, delivery of care, and being proactive as an advocate for diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Comments
*Diagnoses lung and breathing disorders and recommends treatment methods.
*Interviews patients and performs chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.
*Consults with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on evaluation of the patient.
*Analyzes breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
*Manages ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who cannot breathe normally on their own.
*Manages non-invasive and high flow devices for patients requiring oxygenation and ventilatory support.
*Responds to emergency situations and urgent calls for care.
*Educates patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their quality of life.
*Interviews patients and performs chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.
*Consults with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on evaluation of the patient.
*Analyzes breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
*Manages ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who cannot breathe normally on their own.
*Manages non-invasive and high flow devices for patients requiring oxygenation and ventilatory support.
*Responds to emergency situations and urgent calls for care.
*Educates patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their quality of life.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Standards of Behavior
Standards of Behavior
Employee must be both committed to and accountable for demonstrating supportiveness, etiquette, respect, vibrancy, integrity, communication, and excellence in service delivery by adhering to the behaviors specified in the Service Standards of Behavior.
Minimum Qualifications
Education - Level Obtained
Program of Study
Required/Preferred
Associates
Respiratory Care
Required
Certifications, Licensures & Training
Required/Preferred
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Required
Basic Life Support (CPR)
Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Preferred
Minimum Years of Experience Required
Type of Experience Required
Less than 1 year
Clinical Care
Additional Experience Preferred
Neonatal Resuscitation Protocol