Highlights
Under direct supervision, assist in the evaluation of patient status and provides basic bedside respiratory care (determined prior to hire in the organization - subject to change as skill levels increase). Displays abilities to perform specific procedures associated with respiratory therapy to the patient following a prescribed treatment plan by the physician and company policies and procedures.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alexandria, LA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.christushealth.org/ |
Description
Description
Summary:
Under direct supervision, assist in the evaluation of patient status and provides basic bedside respiratory care (determined prior to hire in the organization - subject to change as skill levels increase).
Responsibilities:
- Under direct supervision, assist in the evaluation of patient status and provides basic bedside respiratory care (determined prior to hire in the organization - subject to change as skill levels increase).
- Displays abilities to perform specific procedures associated with respiratory therapy to the patient following a prescribed treatment plan by the physician and company policies and procedures.
- Performs patient/family education and maintains all necessary related documentation.
- Must have a basic understanding of respiratory disease procedures. Demonstrated interest in professional growth and development; ability to schedule/placement designations determined prior to hire in the organization.
- Must have good customer relations skills and basic computer skills.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current student enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience
- None required
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association)
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
About Company
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.