Respiratory Therapist - St. Bernard Parish Hospital - PRN
On-siteChalmette, Louisiana, United States
Job Summary
Provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures, including RT-CRT set-ups, monitoring, weaning, and changing artificial airways. Draw, analyze, and report Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs while reviewing and documenting all clinical information. Educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans, adapting communication styles to specific patient populations. Work a flexible schedule including 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability in a patient care area.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's Degree
- Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
- Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
- Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
- Proficiency with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity
- Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
- Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
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