Certified Respiratory Therapist
4 weeks ago
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Certified Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Rapides Regional Medical Center. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and contributing to a positive patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform and document patient assessments, 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 and initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation.
- Monitor patients for therapeutic response and notify providers and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
- Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients and respond to emergent patient situations.
Requirements
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- CPR for Healthcare Providers certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 30 days of employment start date.
- State Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
About Us
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 in nurturing a positive culture that impacts the well-being of patients and their families, as well as our colleagues and their job satisfaction.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. We are committed to patient satisfaction, service excellence, and professional expertise.
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