What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist (RT) position at The Carpenter Health Network?
Now hiring for 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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