Clinic Respiratory Therapist Resource Pool

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 Hospital Service District No. 1 Parish of Terrebonne State of Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide essential pulmonary care services. Candidates must have a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and certifications in BLS and ACLS. Experience in the field is preferred.

The role involves administering respiratory care and performing diagnostic tests to assist in the treatment of lung disorders.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Two years of experience in respiratory therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary care services per physician orders.
• Administer respiratory care to patients.
• Perform spirometry tests for lung diagnosis.

Skills

Pulmonary care services

Spirometry

Education

Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Job description

Department: 300 - 780000 PPP - Clinic - Pulmonology Care

Position Description

Responsible for providing pulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician orders. Administers respiratory care to patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the pulmonary system, performs clinic diagnostic test (spirometry) of the pulmonary system to aid physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of lung disorders.

Qualifications

• Current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (or must be obtained within six (6) months of hire) is required.
• 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist is preferred.