Registered Respiratory Therapist 1 Children's

Responsibilities

• Complies with department and hospital policies and procedures, and follows safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Efficiently records pertinent patient care data using the computerized medical record or manual documentation to promote timely and efficient access to required information.
• Consults with physicians regarding respiratory care procedures, initiates bronchodilator therapy in cases of respiratory distress, attends Code Blue and MET calls, and transports patients requiring respiratory assistance.
• Checks and monitors patient oxygen equipment and respiratory care equipment, ensuring proper operation and providing high-quality health care services.
• Prepares, initiates, and monitors patient respiratory ventilator systems, ensuring adequate ventilation levels during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and routine mechanical ventilation.
• Administers and assesses respiratory therapy procedures, evaluates therapy effectiveness, and prepares equipment and medications according to physician’s orders in a professional manner.
• Affirms patient condition and compliance, recommends appropriate therapy, interacts professionally with peers, nursing, and medical staff, and maintains a positive work atmosphere.
• Draws from in-dwelling lines and obtains, analyzes, and interprets arterial samples in accordance with departmental policy and hospital standards. Assists in educating respiratory employees on proper arterial puncture procedures.
• Maintains competency in arterial line insertion, intubation, and advanced ventilation techniques, including oscillation and nitric oxide, and completes competency assessments on peers and students.
• Taught at least one department in-service per year.
• Maintains BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 10 years of experience as a licensed therapist (equivalent to an associate's degree).
• Passes both portions of the NBRC Advanced Practitioner (Registry) Exam.
• Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME and BLS certification, ACLS within 1 year of hire.