Respiratory Therapist ( RRT) (CRT)
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
About UsCornerstone Healthcare Group, based in Dallas, Texas,
was founded in 1990 and provides excellent healthcare services to
our patients, residents and their families.Our employees make a
difference, join us so you can too! We pride ourselves on our
quality of care, responsive service, and commitment to excellence.
We treat each employee, patient and resident like we would a member
of our own family, and measure our success by the direct impact we
have on improving the quality of life for our employees, patients
and residents.Make a difference with us at Cornerstone Specialty
Hospitals Southwest Louisiana!ResponsibilitiesThe Licensed
Respiratory Therapist, also known as Respiratory Care
Practitioners, evaluates, treats and cares for patients with
breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. Their primary
responsibility is for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments
and diagnostic procedures under the direction of the Licensed
Independent Practitioner. Patient population served will range from
18 years to geriatric who are experiencing medically complex
conditions and general cardiopulmonary conditions with
rehabilitation needs. Active involvement with the primary physician
and interdisciplinary team in developing the patients plan of care;
assesses their respiratory disorders to improve their optimal
functional level of independence and establishes and administers a
treatment program with specific goals determined according to the
patients capacity and tolerance.The Licensed Respiratory Therapist
(RRT/CRT):Evaluates, treats and cares for patients with breathing
or other cardiopulmonary disorders.Active involvement with the
primary physician and interdisciplinary team in developing the
patients plan of care;Assesses their respiratory disorders to
improve their optimal functional level of independenceEstablishes
and administers a treatment program with specific goals determined
according to the patients capacity and tolerance.Conduct
physician-prescribed treatments of a routine nature.Perform chest
physical therapy treatments which involve percussion, postural
drainage or suctioning; perform airway management including trach
tube changes, Passy-Muir Valve monitoring, and intubation or
extubating; set up, operate and monitor ventilators.Record patient
treatment, education and response to care.Submit accurate billing
and documentation in accordance with RT protocol, company policy
and state/federal regulations.Conduct in-servicing and competency
testing of nursing staff.Handle job responsibilities in accordance
with the Companys Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate
Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standards and
applicable state/federal laws.Perform additional duties as
assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Ability to project a professional
imagePossess knowledge of functions of Cardiopulmonary department
and the quality standards requirements as outlined by CIHQ, the
Joint Commission, Department of Health for the State of employment
and Federal regulatory standards as outlined by Centers for
Medicare and Medicaid (CMS)Knowledge and experience in the needs of
patients ranging in age from 18 to geriatricWorking knowledge and
ability to apply professional standards of practice in job
situationsStrong organizational and analytical skills; excellent
writing and speaking skillsWorking knowledge of personal computer
and software applications used in job functions (Word processing,
graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.)EDUCATION AND/OR
EXPERIENCE:Documentation of education high school diploma or
GEDAssociates degree in Respiratory Care from an accredited
Respiratory Care Education program requiredCERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS:Must maintain current license in the state of
employmentCRT, RRT or LRT licensure required (Licensed Respiratory
Therapist (LRT) is required for Louisiana)Must maintain current
Provider CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
throughout employmentIND4#CB4
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Lake Charles , Respiratory Therapist ( RRT) (CRT), Other , Lake Charles, Louisiana
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