Respiratory Therapist - RT
Company: Summit LTC
Location: San Augustine
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
Description:
Shift 6 PM - 6 AMPOSITION SUMMARYWe are looking for a skilled
RRT/CRT to become a part of our facility's compassionate
care-giving team. The successful candidate will be responsible for
including, but are not limited to, maintaining respiratory care,
documentation and administer treatments prescribed by the attending
physician, consistent with accepted standards of care and within
the scope of RT/CRT training and licensure. Facilitates effective
communication of employee needs and issues to the team and fosters
positive change, professional/program growth and teamwork.We're
looking for a highly competent and well-organized professional who
values safety, security and patient wellness above all else. The
RRT/CRT is responsible for making sure those values are reflected
in his or her staff at all times.PM21
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma
or relevant qualification.
- Must possess, as a minimum, a Respiratory Therapist Degree from
an accredited college or university, or be a graduate of an
approved RRT or CRT program.
- Possession of a current valid Texas driver's license or regular
means of transportation to and from work.
- One (1) year of experience as a nurse in a skilled
rehabilitation, skilled nursing or Long-Term Care (LTC) environment
preferred.
- Experience/expertise in gerontological nursing is necessary to
perform the essential functions of this position.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS
AND ABILITIES
- Must be capable of operating a personal computer.
- Must be able to use digital devices, life support equipment,
ventilators, pulse oximetry, nebulizers, CPap, BiPap, incentive
spirometry and metered dose devices.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when
circumstances warrant such action.
- Ability to make sound clinical decisions regarding the
respiratory care of residents.
- Ability to treat all adult and elderly residents with diseased
lungs.
- Provide emergency respiratory care.
- Ability to change and care for tracheostomy equipment.
- Ability to work with gases under pressure that may be
hazardous.
- Ability to work within protocols for universal precautions and
respiratory, (droplet) isolation.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with all types of
personnel.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short
correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out
instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to communicate orally and in written form effectively
with all levels of employees, patients, families, and vendors.
- Ability to present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to employees, patients, families, and vendors.
- Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and
procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that
pertain to long-term care.
- Good understanding of medical terminology.
- Excellent problem solving/analysis/judgment skills and high
level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Builds and maintains cooperative working relationships
- Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with
professional and non-professional personnel.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
clients, supervisors, County employees, elected officials, law
enforcement, other agencies, and the public.
- Resourceful, dependable and accountable
- Able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends,
and holidays.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONSMust possess a
current and active RRT or CRT certification to practice in this
state.Summit LTC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants
will be considered for employment without attention to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, veteran or disability status.PI200058285
Keywords: Summit LTC, Shreveport , Respiratory Therapist - RT, Healthcare , San Augustine, Louisiana
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