Respiratory Therapist Full Time Nights at Iberia Medical Center

Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients physicians and employees. Weve been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families friends and neighbors.IMC is currently hiring aRespiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) on aFull Time the general supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Director this person applies the Respiratory Care process ( assessment planning intervention and evaluation ). Effectively interacts with patient significant others and other health team members while maintaining standards of professional Respiratory Care. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical psycho / social education safety and related criteria for the neonatal pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric population.EDUCATION:High School GraduateGraduate of AMA approved Respiratory SchoolLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:Current license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist or Certified Eligible Therapist.Current license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registry Eligible Therapist.Current CPR Certification. (Infant Child and Adult)TRAINING/EXPERIENCE/JOB KNOWLEDGE:Previous experience preferred but not requiredBasic knowledge of anatomy and physiologyThorough knowledge of all respiratory proceduresPRINCIPLE TASKS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Administration of respiratory medications.Oxygen therapy.Arterial Blood GasesElectrocardiogramVentilator managementPulmonary Function StudyAirway managementChest PhysiotherapyTroubleshooting equipmentProper chart documentationPatient EducationPatient ConfidentialityCare plan of patientCleaning of equipmentHospital policies & proceduresDepartment policies & proceduresAdhere to standards of performanceAge specific competenciesAnnual in-serviceCompetitiveBenefits:Great medical benefit planEarly access to earned wagesParticipation in robust state pension planDental vision life insurance disability and more!IBERIAMEDICAL CENTER is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status View all jobs at this company Key Skills Aluminium,Cooking,Corporate Risk Management,Kpo,HVAC Design,Java Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1