Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

Opelousas General; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Opelousas General is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) for a PRN position in Opelousas, LA. The role delivers direct adult, pediatric, and neonatal patient care under the respiratory services director, focusing on assessments, therapy delivery, and advocacy for appropriate diagnostic and treatment modalities.

Essential duties include diagnosing disorders, interviewing patients, consulting with physicians, analyzing samples, and managing ventilators and airway devices.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care - Required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Preferred
• CPR(BLS) - Required
• CPR (ACLS) - Preferred
• CPR (PALS) - Preferred
• NRP - Preferred

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses lung and breathing disorders and recommends treatment methods.
• Interviews patients and performs chest physical exams to determine therapy.
• Consults with physicians to adjust therapy based on evaluation.
• Analyzes breath, tissue, and blood specimens for oxygen and gas levels.
• Manages ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients.
• Oversees non-invasive and high-flow devices for oxygenation and ventilation.
• Responds to emergencies and urgent calls for care.
• Educates patients and families about lung disease to improve quality of life.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Care plan implementation

Education

Associates Degree in Respiratory Care

Tools

Ventilators

Artificial airways

Non-invasive devices

High-flow devices

Job description

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Licensed Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)

PRN Technical Opelousas, LA, US

PRN position available - Respiratory Therapist under the direction of the Directory of Respiratory Services is the direct provider of patient care in acute, subacute, and chronic healthcare settings to adult, pediatric and neonatal population groups. Respiratory Therapists will possess optimal skills in assessments of patients, delivery of care, and being proactive as an advocate for diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnoses lung and breathing disorders and recommends treatment methods.
• Interviews patients and performs chest physical exams to determine what kind of therapy is best for their condition.
• Consults with physicians to recommend a change in therapy, based on evaluation of the patient.
• Analyzes breath, tissue, and blood specimens to determine levels of oxygen and other gases.
• Manages ventilators and artificial airway devices for patients who cannot breathe normally on their own.
• Manages non-invasive and high flow devices for patients requiring oxygenation and ventilatory support.
• Responds to emergency situations and urgent calls for care.
• Educates patients and families about lung disease so they can maximize their quality of life.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Respiratory Care- Required
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Preferred
• CPR(BLS)- Required
• CPR (ACLS) - Preferred
• CPR (PALS) - Preferred
• NRP- Preferred