Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Respiratory Therapist - PRN DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: * The Pulmonary Med Practitioner delivers care to patients who suffer from either an acute or chronic respiratory illness. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: * Organizes patient care and general activities to accomplish required functions with delegation of these activities to other staff as appropriate. * Collaborates with interdisciplinary team in planning and organizing patient care from admit to discharge. * Effectively identifies and solves problems in reference to equipment, patient care or respiratory safety. * Documents accurately according to department policy. * Possesses competency in use of technology and computers. * Performs Assessments * Plans Patient Care * Educates Patient/Family * Provides Age Specific Care For Patients Served * Employ scientific principles to identify, treat and prevent acute or chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system. * Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations. * Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Department PI plan. * Has knowledge of and utilizes department specific equipment appropriately. * Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions. * Evaluates ethical challenges and their potential impact on the patients quality of care. EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS * Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science accepted. * Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) * Current licensure to practice in Louisiana. * BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP * Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEUs as stipulated by the NBRC and be in good standing with the NBRC.

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