Respiratory Therapist: Patient-Centered Care & Growth

Woman's Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-depth training

Career ladder program

Tuition and certification reimburse"

Job summary

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient care across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include administering respiratory care under physician direction, collaborating with the care team to develop patient plans, and delivering high-quality treatment in a fast-paced hospital setting. This is a full-time position with day and night shifts and a competitive pay structure.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Minimum certification of Certified Respiratory Therapist.
• Current licensure with the state of Louisiana and credentialing with NBRC.
• NICU or Pediatric experience is highly preferred, graduating students are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients, practicing under physician direction.
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures following specific, well-defined department procedures in ages ranging from neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Provides complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment such as caring for patients on life support and intensive care units.
• Primarily consults with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans.
• Performs under the supervision of the respiratory care department director and medical director.
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.

Skills

Certified Respiratory Therapist

State licensure Louisiana

NBRC credentialing

NICU/Pediatric experience preferred

Education

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Woman's Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide inpatient and outpatient care across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include administering respiratory care under physician direction, collaborating with the care team to develop patient plans, and delivering high-quality treatment in a fast-paced hospital setting. This is a full-time position with day and night shifts and a competitive pay structure.