Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago


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

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.

As a vital part of the patient care team, the Respiratory Therapist performs a variety of diagnostic tests and therapeutic procedures and monitors patients receiving invasive and noninvasive mechanical ventilation.

Responsibilities include:

  • Performing and documenting patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure.
  • Conducting diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy.
  • Administering respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy.
  • Assisting with placement of artificial airways. Initiating, monitoring, and maintaining mechanical ventilation.
  • Monitoring patient for therapeutic response. Notifying provider and intervening as appropriate in the event of an unintended response.
  • Assisting with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients.
  • Responding to emergent patient situations and ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • CPR for Healthcare Providers certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
Benefits

Rapides Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
  • Dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.
  • A 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
  • An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
  • Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  • Referral services for child, elder, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
  • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
  • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
  • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
  • A Colleague recognition program.
  • A Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).
  • An Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Please note that eligibility for benefits may vary by location.


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