Registered Respiratory Therapist providing critical and general care procedures, ventilator management, and patient assessment in a Louisiana community hospital setting.
Responsibilities
- 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