Full Time Respiratory Therapist

Health Marketing; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Marketing is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide vital respiratory care across neonatal to geriatric patients in a clinical setting. You will manage oxygen delivery, ventilation support, ABG analysis, and EKG reporting, delivering both routine and advanced therapies.

Strong assessment skills, compassion, and adaptability are essential as you educate patients and staff, document care details, and adjust treatments to each patient’s age and needs.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate’s degree in respiratory or pulmonary therapy.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with NBRC certification.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation.
• Perform arterial blood gas analysis and EKG reporting.
• Deliver intermittent therapies and assist with artificial airway management.
• Document clinical information and educate patients and staff.
• Perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures and adapt care to patient age and needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Detail-oriented

Adaptable

Safety protocols

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory or pulmonary therapy

NBRC certification (RRT or CRT)

Job description

Role Overview:

The Respiratory Therapist provides essential respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients of all ages, from neonatal to geriatric.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation; perform arterial blood gas analysis and EKG reporting; deliver intermittent therapies; assist with artificial airway management; document clinical information; educate patients and staff; perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures; adapt care to patient age and needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

Requires an associate’s degree in respiratory or pulmonary therapy; valid license as a Respiratory Therapist; certification as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and patient mobility; work in a healthcare environment with exposure risks; maintain knowledge of legal and regulatory standards; demonstrate flexibility for on-call and varied shifts.

Key Attributes:

Compassionate, detail-oriented, adaptable, knowledgeable of safety protocols, and committed to patient-centered care.