Respiratory Therapist Limited Assignment
LCMC Health Metairie, LA
LCMC Health Metairie, LA
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Your job is more than a job.
You’re more than your job. Everyone is. And that’s what makes you great at your job—all the little extras you bring to work every day, the things that make you you. At LCMC Health we value those things about you, because we know that all those little extras add up to extraordinary. And we’ve built a culture that supports and celebrates the extraordinary. You’ll see it when you come to work here, in the spirit of our places and the faces of our people. And every patient we heal, every family we comfort, every life we improve is the outcome of countless little extras adding up to an extraordinary result. Join LCMC Health, and you’ll find that our everyday makes it easy to live your extraordinary.
GENERAL DUTIESClinical Skills
- Demonstrates proficiency in critical care procedures according to department policy and procedures including Patient Assessment, Ventilator Management, Arterial Punctures, Code III Response, Bronchoscopy Assistance, Intubation, use of Monitoring Equipment, Airway Management, Endo/Nasotracheal Suctioning, Neonatal Clinical Skills, Arterial Line Placement, Bedside Pulmonary Function.
- Demonstrates proficiency in general care procedures according to department policy and procedure including Patient Assessment, Aerosol Therapy, IPPB, CPT, Oxygen Therapy, Incentive Spirometry, Aerochamber/Inhaler, Peak Flow Meters.
- Utilizes time management skills to organize and set priorities regarding patient care activities.
- Consistently accomplishes all assigned tasks within the appropriate time-frame.
- Safely and correctly operates all equipment needed for patient procedures within the established guidelines of the department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Assures that assigned areas are stocked appropriately and equipment/supply needs are met.
- Attends In-Services on new equipment.
Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance
- Demonstrates commitment to Continuous Quality Improvement through accurate monitoring and documenting.
- Is an active participant of department and hospital quality initiatives.
- Report’s patient incidents or near misses via BeSafe portal.
- Participants in planning and problem solving.
Education
- Attends mandatory in services, training and staff meetings.
- Maintains licensure and certifications.
- In-services relative to job scope and in compliance with the State of Louisiana Licensing requirements.
- Presents information from conferences and In-service attended to benefit other staff members.
Hospital and Department Standards of Infection Control, Safety and Risk Management:
- Adheres to BSI policies at all times.
- Locates and uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on the unit.
- Reports exposures appropriately.
- Performs treatments using aseptic technique when required.
- Understands how to access and follow Infection Control policies.
- Instructs others and enforces Infection Control policies and procedures.
- Maintain a safe environment for the patients and others.
- Recognizes and takes action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.
- Demonstrates adherence to all Units and Hospital Safety policies.
Patient Communication
- Communicates information regarding treatments in a manner that facilitates understanding, comprehension and active participation by the patient or guardian.
- Demonstrates respect for confidentiality by not discussing information outside the treatment area.
- Attempts to solve problems regarding patient care, if unable seeks collaboration when necessary through the proper chain of command.
Experience Qualifications1 year experience required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONSAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Licensed Respiratory Therapist through the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and Registered Respiratory Therapist through the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Work ShiftNights (United States of America)
LCMC Health is a community.Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary
About East Jefferson General HospitalEast Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.
Your extras
- Deliver healthcare with heart.
- Give people a reason to smile.
- Put a little love in your work.
- Be honest and real, but with compassion.
- Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
- Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
- See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
- Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
- Love what makes you, you - because we do
You are welcome here.LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.
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