respiratory_therapist – General

Specialty: General
Facility: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
State License: LA
Certs/Licenses: License/Certificate Verification, Nursys
Years of Experience:
Shift: 06:30 PM-07:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: Registered Respiratory TherapistFacility: Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical CenterState License: LACerts/Licenses: License/Certificate Verification, NursysYears of Experience: Shift: 06:30 PM-07:00 AMGuaranteed Hours: Description: 1. Demonstrates comfort in treating all patient populations2. Demonstrates the Clinical Goals of Oxygen Therapy administration; has the knowledge to assess adequacy of patient’s response to therapy or need for therapy.3. Is skilled in recognition of signs suggesting the possibility or presence of cardiopulmonary arrest and initiation of resuscitation and life-support measures in adult, children, and infants. 4. Responsible for assessment of the patients for distress that requires immediate therapeutic intervention, emergent problems immediately recognized and managed in all critical situations. Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, considers the alternatives and properly choose an appropriate course of action.5. Understands the technical components of the ventilators, the pathophysiology of the respiratory system, and patient ventilator interaction in managing ventilator patient’s outcomes. Performs complex ventilatory management. 6. Demonstrates proficiency in the analysis of arterial blood samples, assess the values for consistency, identifies the factors contributing to any observed abnormalities and recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.7. Sets goals and plans and organizes activities to achieve optimum and efficient patient care. Attempts to complete all assignments in a timely manner. 8. Consistently astute and conscientious in the observation, assessment and reporting of the patient’s status or needs to appropriate personnel.9. Participates in staff development and is an educator to patients and families about respiratory procedures and disease processes.10. Current NBRC credentials and current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME.11. Current Certification in BLS and ACLS.12. Additional Preferred Certifications PALS.Unit Description: Provides Respiratory Care services in all units in the facility including the Emergency Department and ICU. License:License/Certificate Verification – For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:FMOLHS Skills Checklist – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:FMOLHS Core Competencies – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:COVID-19 Vaccine – For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True Personal Health History:MMR – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Fit Test – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Hepatitis B – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Influenza Vaccine – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:TB Test – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Health Statement – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Varicella – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Tdap – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:Annual TB Questionnaire – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS Resume – For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS Criminal Background Check Results – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:FMOLHS Drug Screen – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Checklist/Testing:FMOLHS Competency Exam – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS HRIS Form – For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS Badge Photo – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS Contract Annual Education Packet – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False Personal Health History:FMOLHS Eye Exam & Color Vision – For Submission:False; For Onboard:True; Optional:False License:Nursys – For Submission:True; For Onboard:False; Optional:False Professional:FMOLHS Resume – For Submission:False; For Onboard:False; Optional:True