Travel Contract RT - Respiratory Therapist

Nurses Direct
  • Alexandria, Louisiana
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    CRT or RRT



    This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy. Assists with changing of artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. 2 years prior experience required. Neonatal experience required for this location.


    Education

    Required - Associate's Degree 


    Certifications

    Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice

    Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    PALS

     

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

    • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.

     

    Job Duties

    • Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
    • Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
    • Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
    • Performs diagnostic procedures.
    • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
    • Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
    • Attends staff meetings.
    • Other related duties as required.


    Requirements

    2 years respiratory therapy

    Benefits

    Health insurance available upon start of assignment.


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlexandria, Louisiana
    Websitewww.nursesdirect.com

    Skills

    • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
    • Clinical Informationunmatched
    • Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Computer Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Data Entryunmatched
    • Data Recoveryunmatched
    • Electrocardiogramunmatched
    • Geriatricsunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Keyboardsunmatched
    • Maintenance - HVACunmatched
    • Medical Recordsunmatched
    • Microsoft Windows Operating Systemunmatched
    • Neonatologyunmatched
    • Outpatient Careunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Patient Educationunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Respiratory Therapyunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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