Respiratory Therapist PRN

2 weeks ago


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

The Respiratory Therapist PRN 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.

This role is responsible for performing and documenting patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. The Respiratory Therapist PRN will conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.

Key Responsibilities
  • 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 patient for therapeutic response and notify provider 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) 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, offering services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. We believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient 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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