Respiratory Therapist - New Grad - All Locations
On-siteMetairie, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Deliver respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Monitor and wean oxygen therapy, manage artificial ventilation, and draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs. Assist with changing artificial airways and provide intermittent therapy as ordered by a physician while adhering to established policies and procedures. Review and document all clinical information, educate patients and co-workers on treatment plans, and maintain professional certifications. Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures, diagnostic tasks, and care based on physical, psycho-social, and safety criteria appropriate to the patient's age.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
- Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
- Ability to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally
- Ability to exert in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently
- Ability to exert in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly
- Ability to walk or stand to a significant degree
- Ability to push and/or pull arm or leg controls
- Ability to work at a production rate pace
- Ability to work in an area where patients enter
- Ability to work directly with patients
- Ability to work with specimens that could contain communicable diseases
- Ability to work with hazardous medications or hazardous waste
- Ability to receive, transport, store, prepare, dispense, administer, clean, and/or dispose of contaminated waste
- Ability to comply with all federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
- Ability to report any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct
- Ability to ensure patient/employee safety
- Ability to ensure patient privacy
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