Respiratory Therapist
Company: LCMC Health
Location: New Orleans
Posted on: October 21, 2024
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Job Description:
Your job is more than a job One-of-a-kind care comes from
one-of-a-kind people. As a Respiratory Therapist, you believe in
treating the whole person, and not just the disease or illness,
going beyond nebulizers, inhalers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary
disorders are life-challenging and as a registered respiratory
therapist, you understand arterial puncture or cannulation,
artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for
mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established
parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills
inventory. And as a compassionate human being, you empathize with
the feeling of "I can't breathe" from a child suffering with asthma
to an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease.Respiratory struggles can be exhausting, so you do more
than administer treatment. You go beyond calming anxiety, easing
fear, and letting your inner light shine. Seeing your patients
relax and smile after liberation and alleviation of respiratory
distress is why you do what you do. And that's what we love about
you.Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion,
personality, all of it adds up to you. And we're excited to get to
know you and find out what you'll bring to this critical
respiratory therapist role. Your Everyday Demonstrate proficiency
in critical and general care procedures including patient
assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III
response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring
equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, and
arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen
therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow
meters. Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation
of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within the
established guidelines and timeframes. Manage equipment/supply
needs appropriately. Demonstrate quality improvement commitment
through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents.
Participate in planning and problem solving. Adhere to BSI policies
at all times. Perform treatments using aseptic technique when
required. Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control
policies and procedures. Maintain a safe environment for everyone
recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions
utilizing proper channels of communication. Communicate information
regarding treatments ensuring patient's or family members
understanding, comprehension and active participation. The
Must-Have Minimum: Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State
Board of Medical Examiners Current American Heart Association (BLS)
certificationsPreferred: Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT) -
National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current Advanced Cardiac
Life Support (ACLS) certification. Current Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certification. Your Extras Deliver healthcare with
heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your
work. Be honest and real, but with compassion. Bring some lagniappe
into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think
one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems - it's all
about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
Love what makes you, you - because we do. LCMC Health Our people
make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are
the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible
care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a
little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.
Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a
little "come on in" attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health's
culture of everyday extraordinary. You are welcome here LCMC Health
is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time,
ContractBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid
time off Vision insuranceHealthcare setting: HospitalShift: Day
shift Evening shift Night shiftWeekly schedule: Monday to
Friday
Ability to Relocate: New Orleans, LA: Relocate before starting work
(Required)
Work Location: In person
Keywords: LCMC Health, Gulf Port , Respiratory Therapist, Healthcare , New Orleans, Mississippi
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