Opportunity:
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Job Details:
• Demonstrate comfort in treating all patient populations across all units including Emergency Department and ICU
• Administer Oxygen Therapy and assess adequacy of patient response to therapy
• Recognize signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and initiate resuscitation and life-support measures in adults, children, and infants
• Assess patients for distress requiring immediate therapeutic intervention and manage emergent problems in all critical situations
• Perform complex ventilatory management including understanding technical components of ventilators, pathophysiology of the respiratory system, and patient ventilator interaction
• Analyze arterial blood samples, assess values for consistency, identify contributing factors to abnormalities, and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions
• Set goals and organize activities to achieve optimum and efficient patient care in a timely manner
• Observe, assess, and report patient status or needs to appropriate personnel
• Participate in staff development and educate patients and families about respiratory procedures and disease processes
• Current NBRC credentials and current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• PALS certification preferred
Facility:
This regional medical center provides comprehensive respiratory care services across all units within the facility, including the Emergency Department and ICU. The facility is equipped to handle a wide range of patient needs, from routine respiratory care to complex critical care situations. The organization is committed to high-quality patient outcomes and supports staff development and education initiatives.
Location:
Lafayette, LA
Lafayette is a vibrant city in the heart of Cajun Country, known for its rich cultural heritage, world-renowned cuisine, and lively music scene. The area offers a warm climate, a strong sense of community, and a unique blend of Southern hospitality and Louisiana charm that makes it a wonderful place to live and work.