Job Description

OF POSITION:

• The Respiratory Therapist delivers care to patients of all ages who suffer from either an acute or chronic respiratory illness or cardiopulmonary disorder.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Director of Respiratory Therapy

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.
• Works as part of a team of health care professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures.
• 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 patient’s quality of care.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Therapy Program. Associate of Science or Bachelor of Science accepted.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Current licensure to practice in Louisiana
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS & NRP.
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU’s as stipulated by the NBRC.
• In good standing with NBRC

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Requires prolonged periods of standing with a moderate amount of lifting/pulling of patients weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Almost 100% of time spent inside the building.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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