Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN

1 week ago


Alexandria, Louisiana, United States Rapides Regional Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our team at Rapides Regional Medical Center. As a respiratory care specialist, you will be responsible for performing respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physician direction/orders, and within the limits of established RRMC respiratory care policies/procedures and respiratory care consults.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform airway management and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as required
  • Communicate the patient care plan thoroughly and effectively with peers, physicians, and nursing staff
  • Correct and adjust respiratory care equipment, communicate operational theory to other health care professionals, and recommend technology most appropriate to maximize patient comfort and safety
  • Assess the patient's pain and involve the patient in effective management of the pain using age-appropriate interventions
Requirements
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) or CPR for Healthcare Providers or State Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT) certification within 30 days of employment start date
About Us

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional, we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction.



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