Emergency & Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Franklin Medical Center; Winnsboro (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves administering therapies, performing ABG analysis, and maintaining equipment and records to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup, oxygen delivery, EKG recording, and participation in code blue and quality improvement initiatives. License and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED and completed an AMA-approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or certification eligible; licensed as CRT/RRT in Louisiana.
• Must maintain current Respiratory Therapy License and CPR certification.
• No prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory therapy treatments and oxygen therapy; perform pulmonary function testing and ABG analysis.
• Set up, operate and monitor ventilators and oxygen delivery devices.
• Provide emergency care including CPR for adults, pediatrics and infants.
• Maintain patient records and verify physician orders; participate in quality control and code blue team activities.

Skills

Respiratory care procedures

CPR certification

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist or registry eligible

Louisiana licensure as CRT/RRT

Tools

Arterial blood gas analyzer

Mechanical ventilators

Oxygen administration devices

EKG equipment

Job description

Franklin Medical Center seeks a Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat patients with breathing disorders as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role involves administering therapies, performing ABG analysis, and maintaining equipment and records to ensure safe patient care.

Responsibilities include ventilator setup, oxygen delivery, EKG recording, and participation in code blue and quality improvement initiatives. License and CPR certification are required.