PRN Respiratory Therapist — Caring Team & Growth

Lafayette Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding Benefit Package

7 Paid Holidays

Room for Growth

Great Team & Longevity

Competitive Wages

401k Plus Match

Job summary

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, compassionate respiratory care within our 59-bed facility. You will evaluate patients, administer treatments, and manage equipment under physician guidance.

The role requires current BLS, state license, and RRT credential where applicable, with opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance cardiopulmonary function and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current state license or authorization to practice Respiratory Care.
• Current BLS certification required.
• RRT credential preferred/required depending on facility requirements.
• Hospital or clinical respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary status.
• Administer prescribed respiratory treatments including nebulizers and aerosols.
• Provide oxygen therapy and monitor respiratory status.
• Manage airway suctioning and secretion clearance as indicated.
• Assist with mechanical ventilation and non-invasive ventilation support (CPAP/BiPAP).
• Obtain arterial blood gases and other respiratory diagnostic data.
• Maintain respiratory equipment and ensure infection-control practices.

Skills

Patient assessment

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient care

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist to provide safe, compassionate respiratory care within our 59-bed facility. You will evaluate patients, administer treatments, and manage equipment under physician guidance.

The role requires current BLS, state license, and RRT credential where applicable, with opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance cardiopulmonary function and patient comfort.