What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at The Carpenter Health Network?
Now hiring for Full-time and PRN Respiratory Therapists (RTs) in Lake Charles, LA!
We offer you: Incredible Work Schedule, Excellent Pay and Remarkable Career Advancement Opportunities.
Requirements:
- Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy
- Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care
- Must be able to work flexible schedule including 12-hour shifts
- Patient care oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Positive attitude
Duties:
- Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen, medical gas, humidification and suction therapies.
- Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.
- Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers
- Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy
- Exhibits commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements
- Monitor patient/resident progress and update respiratory care plan as needed
Make a difference in the lives of others and your own with Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC). Apply today!
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