.Respiratory Therapist Registered page is loadedRespiratory Therapist RegisteredApply locations Touro Infirmary time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR0008137YOUR JOB IS MORE THAN A JOBYou'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. And we've built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You'll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you'll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.GENERAL DUTIESClinical Skills: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 timeframe.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.Report's 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
