Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead-Respiratory RespTherapy-Full Time
Company: Christus Health
Location: Shreveport
Posted on: April 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Summary: Provides respiratory care procedures under
medical direction specifically focused on the assessment,
treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education,
and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the
cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the
development of these deficiencies. Therapy includes but is not
limited to application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding
anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems; mechanical
ventilatory support; artificial airway care; bronchopulmonary
hygiene; pharmacological agents related to respiratory care
procedures; basic hemodynamic cardiovascular support appropriate to
ages served: primarily adults 18 - 65 or geriatric patient's ages
over 65. May also include care for infant age 0 - 1 year, child
ages 1 - 12 or adolescent ages 13 - 17 years. Care is provided
within an assigned unit of the hospital, in accordance with
accepted clinical practices and established policies and
procedures. The focus of patient and family education activities is
to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy and
self-help. Works with other disciplines to ensure a collaborative
approach to the care of the patient. May have other duties assigned
as required. Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to:
Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
Delivery of aerosolized drugs; Ventilator management (i. e. setup
and operation); Oral hygiene; Airway retaining device placement and
maintenance; Airway support device management including BiPAP and
CPAP devices; Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
Chest film analysis; Bloodgas collection and analysis; EKG
analysis; Accurate and complete documentation. Advanced practice
skills may include Therapeutic gas management and monitoring,
including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; Bronchoscopy
assist; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; Nocturnal SpO2
evaluation (Desaturation Studies); Polysomnography. Collects data
and research for Manager / Director when required; Performs charge
capture of disposables; Processes order requests to maintain
adequate supply levels; Monitors par levels of supplies for
consistent levels; Inventories supplies & disperses same; Transport
Therapist for NICU at South campus; Reports all safety and quality
concerns to Manager; Serves as liaison for department to medical
staff, nursing staff and other departments. Requirements: 3-4 years
of experience preferred. RT or RCP License in state of employment
required. BLS required. RRT NBRC required. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM
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