Respiratory Therapist PRN

4 weeks ago


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

Job Summary and Qualifications

We are seeking a highly skilled Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN to join our team at Rapides Regional Medical Center.

As a vital part of our patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty.

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) must be obtained within 30 days of employment date
* CPR for Healthcare Providers must be obtained within 30 days of employment date
* Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 30 days of employment date
* State Registered Respiratory Therapist

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. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own 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.



If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Respiratory Therapist PRN opening.

We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Unlock the possibilities and apply today

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status



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