Respiratory Therapist-PRN Nights

RiverBridge Specialty Hospital; Louisiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver cardio-pulmonary services according to established protocols. The role involves administering treatments and managing diagnostic regimens prescribed by physicians. Ideal candidates will have valid state licensure, critical care experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure required.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills needed.
• Experience in long term acute care preferred; critical care recommended.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardio-pulmonary services per State Practice Act and hospital policy.
• Administer pharmacological and therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary procedures.
• Implement treatment regimens prescribed by a physician.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Prioritizing

Critical Thinking

Education

Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure

CRT or RRT certification

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide cardio-pulmonary services according to the scope of the State Respiratory Care Practice Act and the hospital policy and procedure manuals. The Respiratory Care Practitioner may administer and perform those direct and indirect cardio-pulmonary services, including but not limited to, the administration of pharmacological and diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention pulmonary rehabilitation, and diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician using safe and aseptic techniques.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure
2. Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills
3. Long term acute care experience is preferred;
4. Critical Care experience is recommended
5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English

CERTIFICATIONS: CRT or RRT, BLS certification, ACLS certification