Respiratory Therapist- Full Time at Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Date: 3 hours ago
City: Lake Charles, LA
Contract type: Full time
Respiratory Therapist

Description Of Position

  • Under the direction of a Pulmonologist, The Respiratory Therapist performs all aspects of diagnostic pulmonary testing, including patient preparation and education, procedure analysis, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting.

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.
  • 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 and 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 sitting or standing with a light 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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