CRT or RRT Full Time Nights Rush Foundation Hospital
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Meridian
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
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. The RT-CRT set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy
and Artificial ventilation. The RT-CRT draws, analyzes and reports
Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs. The RT-CRT delivers intermittent
therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The RT-CRT
provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with
established policies and procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and
responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be
a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and
responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's
discretion.
Education
Required - Associate's Degree
Preferred- Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience
Required - None.
Certifications
Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state
of practice
Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association
ACLS obtained in 90 days
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and
retrieval of information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability
to present information clearly and professionally.
Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various
software packages specific to role and keyboard.
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.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but
not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the
patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be
performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the
general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive
list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other
duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws,
accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that
apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance
with all such laws, regulations and standards.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy
Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting
of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or
conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other
compliance-related concerns.
This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, protected veteran status, or disability
status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently,
and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work.
(Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time)
to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of
those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only
a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it
requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when
it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or
pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires
working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing
and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those
materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of
maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial
setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though
the amount of force exerted is negligible.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts
should be utilized.
Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands,
manual dexterity.
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend,
holiday, on call availability).
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid
and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where
patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with
specimens that could contain diseases. There may be an occupational
risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may
be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or
hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport,
storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or
disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may
increase depending on the essential job duties of the
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