Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Primary Days - Full-time

Woman's Hospital Foundation • Baton Rouge, LA

116d • $22 - $40

About The Position

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. 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-a 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-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.

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

• 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.

Benefits

• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees