Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN

4 days ago


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

The Respiratory Therapist PRN is a vital member of the patient care team, responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assist with placement of artificial airways.
  • Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitor patient for therapeutic response.
  • Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Requirements:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of employment.
  • CPR for Healthcare Providers certification within 30 days of employment.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of employment.
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist licensure.
About Rapides Regional Medical Center

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana, offering a range of services from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in over 30 medical specialties. We believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction, impacting the well-being of patients and their families, as well as our colleagues and personal job satisfaction.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.



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