Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT

brspecialty; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

brspecialty in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT/CRT) to provide cardio-pulmonary services according to state practice act and hospital policies.

You will administer pharmacological and diagnostic/therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary care, support pulmonary rehabilitation, and follow physician orders using safe, aseptic techniques.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Current NBRC credential (i.e., CRT, RRT).
• Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure.
• Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• May administer and perform direct and indirect cardio-pulmonary services, including pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary procedures per physician orders using safe and aseptic techniques.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organization

Prioritization

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

NBRC credential (CRT/RRT)

State Respiratory Care Licensure

Job description

Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT # Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRTBaton Rouge, LA 70809## OverviewPosition TypeFull Time## DescriptionThe 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.## Qualifications1. Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Respiratory Care2. Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (i.e., CRT, RRT).3. Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure4. Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English6. Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely