Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Varied - Full-time

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

Our respiratory therapists are highly skilled licensed medical practitioners who have a broad scope of practice in the hospital providing inpatient and outpatient care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Requirements

• 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 of the Respiratory Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

Hours

Full-time; Primary and Secondary Shifts

7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am

Pay

Certified Respiratory Therapist: $22.91 - $33.22, base pay plus any applicable shift differentials

Reg Respiratory Therapist: $27.72- $40.19, base pay plus any applicable shift differentials

A Work Experience With Purpose

Woman's is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction - reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We're home to Louisiana's largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman's was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we're honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients and to one another and every day.

For respiratory therapists right out of school to those with more experience, Woman's is the right career choice if you're looking for purpose and meaning - to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.

• Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It's our priority.
• Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
  • In-depth Training and Orientation Period
  • Career Ladder Program
  • Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

Woman's Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.