Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT (PRN)

brspecialty; Baton Rouge, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide cardio-pulmonary services according to state practice and hospital policy. Duties include administering medications and diagnostics related to cardio-pulmonary care, contributing to treatment plans, pulmonary rehabilitation, and diagnostic regimens under physician orders.

Graduates of AMA-approved schools with NBRC credentials (CRT/RRT) and current state licensure are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills and fluency in

Qualifications

• NBRC credential (CRT or RRT) is required.
• Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardio-pulmonary services per scope of practice and hospital policy.
• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic agents for cardio-pulmonary care.
• Contribute to treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitation and diagnostic regimens.
• Maintain safe, aseptic technique and accurate charting.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Critical thinking

English proficiency

Education

Graduate of an AMA approved School of Respiratory Care

Job description

# Respiratory Therapist RRT/CRT (PRN)Baton Rouge, LA 70809## OverviewPosition TypePer Diem## 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