Respiratory Therapist - New Grad - All Locations
On-siteBreaux Bridge, Louisiana, United States
EXPIREDBreaux Bridge, Louisiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeEntry LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Full TimeEntry LevelLicense Or CertificationSmall
Job Summary
Deliver respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Monitor and wean oxygen therapy, draw and analyze arterial blood gases, and perform diagnostic procedures including EKGs. Assist with changing artificial airways and provide intermittent therapy as ordered by a physician while reviewing and documenting all clinical information. Educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Maintain professional certifications and attend staff meetings.
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 of 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 handle exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue
- Ability to handle exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste
- Ability to comply with all federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements
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