Registered Respiratory TherapistLCMC Health
We are a New Orleans-based, non-profit health system on a mission: to provide the best possible care for every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond, and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Treating people like family is the LCMC Health way, and it always has been. Founded by Louisiana's first freestanding children's hospital, we have grown into a healthcare system that is built to serve the unique needs of our communities and families.
Today, we offer six hospital locations: Children's Hospital New Orleans, East Jefferson General Hospital, New Orleans East Hospital, Touro, University Medical Center New Orleans, and West Jefferson Medical Center.
Touro Touro has been serving the New Orleans community since 1852, and today we are the city's only community-based, non-profit, faith-based hospital. We offer comprehensive healthcare services at every stage of life, from delivering generations of New Orleans babies to providing advanced senior care including heart, cancer, orthopedic, and rehabilitation services.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Why a Great Place to Work: You're more than your job. Everyone is. And that's what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary.
Essential Functions: The Respiratory Therapist Registered evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines the site for arterial puncture or cannulation, the selection of artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory.
Demonstrates proficiency in critical care procedures according to department policy and procedures including Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Arterial Punctures, Code III Response, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Intubation, use of Monitoring Equipment, Airway Management, Endo/Nasotracheal Suctioning, Neonatal Clinical Skills, Arterial Line Placement, Bedside Pulmonary Function.Demonstrates proficiency in general care procedures according to department policy and procedure including Patient Assessment, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB, CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Aerochamber/Inhaler, Peak Flow Meters.Utilizes time management skills to organize and set priorities regarding patient care activities.Consistently accomplishes all assigned tasks within the appropriate time-frame.Safely and correctly operates all equipment needed for patient procedures within the established guidelines of the department and hospital policies and procedures.Assures that assigned areas are stocked appropriately and equipment/supply needs are met.Attends In-Services on new equipment.Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance: Demonstrates commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through accurate monitoring and documenting.Is an active participant of department and hospital quality initiatives. Reports patient incidents or near misses via BeSafe portal.Participants in planning and problem solving.Education: Attends mandatory in services, training and staff meetings.Maintains licensure and certifications.In-services relative to job scope and in compliance with the State of Louisiana Licensing requirements.presents information from conferences and In-service attended to benefit other staff members.Hospital and Department Standards of Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management: Adheres to BSI policies at all times.Locates and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the unit.Reports exposures appropriately.Performs treatments using aseptic technique when required.Understands how to access and follow Infection Control policies.Instructs others and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.Maintain a safe environment for the patients and others.Recognizes and takes action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.Demonstrates adherence to all Units and Hospital Safety policies.Patient Communication: Communicates information regarding treatments in a manner that facilitates understanding, comprehension and active participation by the patient or guardian.Demonstrates respect for confidentiality by not discussing information outside the treatment area.Attempts to solve problems regarding patient care, if unable seeks collaboration when necessary through the proper chain of command.Job Qualifications: Required: Associate Degree of Applied Science in Respiratory Therapy or the equivalent as required by the NBRC.Advance Cardiac Life Support.Basic Life Support/CPR.Registered Respiratory Therapist.State Lic. Respiratory Therapist.The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
WORK SHIFT: Days (United States of America)
LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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