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Posted: 04-Apr-25
Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana
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Internal Number: 211872
Summary:
Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
Responsibilities:
?Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
?Include, but are not limited to:
?Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
?Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
?Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
?Ventilator management (i.e.: setup and operation);
?Oral hygiene;
?Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
?Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
?Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
?Chest film analysis;
?Bloodgas collection and analysis;
?EKG analysis;
?Accurate and complete documentation;
?Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
?Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
?RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.
?Advanced practice skills may include:
?Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
?Pulmonary Function Testing;
?Bronchoscopy assist;
?Hemodynamic Monitoring;
?Waveform analysis;
?Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
?Polysomnography.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
?See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
?2 ? 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
?RCP License in the state of employment required
?BLS required
?CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
? ACLS certification required
? PALS certification required
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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