Respiratory Therapist - Flexible Hours in Critical Care

Rise Community Hospital; Prairieville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC in Prairieville, LA is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused care across acute and critical settings. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary disorders while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the care team.

The role requires an Associate's degree, state licensure, and 2 years of clinical experience; RRT credential is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• RRT credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' respiratory conditions and review medical histories.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Administer therapies including oxygen, aerosols, and chest physiotherapy.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatments as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records per policies.
• Participate in professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to hospital-wide respiratory care improvements.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Current state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist

RRT credential preferred

Tools

Respiratory equipment operation

Job description

RISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL LLC in Prairieville, LA is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide patient-focused care across acute and critical settings. You will assess, treat, and monitor patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary disorders while collaborating with physicians, nurses, and the care team.

The role requires an Associate's degree, state licensure, and 2 years of clinical experience; RRT credential is preferred.