Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT (PRN)

Dameron Hospital; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dameron Hospital in Baton Rouge is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to deliver cardio-pulmonary services per regulatory standards and hospital policy. You will perform direct and indirect duties, including administration of pharmacological and diagnostic therapies as prescribed by physicians.

Ideal candidates hold an AMA-approved Respiratory Care education, NBRC credential (CRT/RRT), and a current state license, with strong communication and patient-service skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Must hold NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) and state licensure.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardio-pulmonary services per state act and hospital policy.
• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents for cardio-pulmonary care.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

AMA-approved Respiratory Care School

Job description

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

• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Respiratory Care
• Current National Board for Respiratory Care (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