What are the responsibilities and job description for the RESPIRATORY THERAPIST (RT) PRN NIGHTS position at AMG SPECIALTY HOSPITAL - LAFAYETTE?
AtAMG we offer our employees much more than just a job in the healthcareindustry. We offer unique career opportunities for people who are called tomake a healing difference in the lives of others and desire to be part of ateam that makes a difference each day for our patients. We invite you to joinour team and share your gifts and talents. In addition to market competitivepay rates and benefits in the Lafayette market, you will have theopportunity to work for an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), as AMG is anemployee owned company!
AMG Specialty Hospital - Lafayette is part of the AMG Integrated Healthcare ManagementHospital System - a Top-5 Post-Acute Care Hospital System. Our mission is anunyielding commitment to Patients, People, and the Pursuit of Healing. Webelieve our employees are the asset and heart of our organization. We arelocated in the heart of South Lafayette on the 4th floor of Park Place SurgicalHospital.
AMG Specialty Hospital- Lafayette is seeking PRN Respiratory Therapist forNight Shifts. Someof the medical conditions that are commonly treated include but are not limitedto; Respiratory Failure requiring ventilation, vapotherm, high flow, bipap,cpap, and nasal cannula. Depending on the complexity of these patients, theycan require sedation/pain management, pressor management, andcardiac/anti-arrhythmic management. Complicated infections requiring long-termIV antibiotics. Chronic non-healing wounds requiring extensive treatmentwith wound vacs and frequent dressing changes. RN's will be responsiblefor direct and indirect patient care in the long-term acute care setting.Ability to communicate with physicians, CCO/co-workers, as appropriate aboutchanges in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studiesand symptomatology. Respond quickly and accurately to changes incondition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to performgeneral nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.
ShiftDifferentials are paid for all Night and Weekend Shifts!
Joinour dynamic team and enjoy a career where you can make a differencewith AMG Specialty Hospital - Lafayette!
Job Requirements
- Completion of an approved respiratory care program
- Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist License.
- Current BLS certification.
- Current ACLS certification
- Minimum of one to three years of related work experience.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Company Overview
AMG Specialty Hospital- Lafayette is a Long-Term Acute Care hospital that specializes inthe management of complex medical needs.
Our mission is toreturn patients to their optimal level of well-being in the least restrictivemedical environment. We accomplish this through a multi-disciplined approachthat includes aggressive clinical and therapeutic interventions, as well asfamily involvement. Our high staff to patient ratio ensures individualizedattention. Our nurses, therapists, and physicians work with each patient toobtain the best possible outcomes. Learn more about the quality carewe provide by visiting our website at: amgihm.com/lafayette .
AMG Specialty Hospital- Lafayette is an equal opportunity employer and anEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an employee owned company.
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