Respiratory Therapist - Full Time First Shift
Valley Health · Shenandoah, LA · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$29.4–$44.1/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Administers all therapy modalities to patients per physician orders and/or protocols and policies.
- Performs non-invasive SpO2 monitoring through pulse oximetry via overnight studies, exercise, continuous and spot checks.
- Performs airway clearance therapy.
- Performs basic operations in the EHR system.
- Performs regular assessment rounds.
- Performs equipment cleaning and set up.
- Performs arterial puncture and blood gas analysis.
- Performs cardiopulmonary diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Initiates, operates, and monitors mechanical ventilators.
- Sets up and operates non-invasive ventilation therapy.
- Sets up and manages high flow oxygen therapy.
- Responds and participates appropriately in rapid response and emergency situations.
- Responds and participates in all code situations.
- Responds and participates in all trauma activations.
- Auxiliaries in bedside therapeutic bronchoscopies as needed.
- Auxiliaries in intubations as needed.
- Provides a thorough and accurate report to oncoming staff upon shift end.
Qualifications
- Strong motivational, time management, and organizational skills required.
- Strong Verbal Communication Skills Required.
- Ability to demonstrate competency and perform consistently under non-routine conditions and complex situations required.
- Ability to model behavior aligned with Valley Health mission, vision, and values required.
- Ability to work well with client family members to ensure comfort and respect for the client’s illness required.
- Ability to demonstrate a professional attitude at all times required.
- Ability to handle moderate to high stressful situations in a calm and conscientious manner required.
Pay
$29.40 - $44.10 per hour
Schedule
First Shift (United States of America)