Reg. Respiratory Therapist
Department: Respiratory Therapy
Schedule: Flex (PRN)
Shift: Day/Evening
Hours:
Job Details: - Associates degree is required
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Basic Life Support
- Licensed in the State of Louisiana or eligible
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- 1-3 years experience is preferred
The purpose of this job is to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders, under the direction of a physician. Determines: the site for arterial puncture or cannulation; the selection of 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. Minimum of six months clinical experience is required. (2009)