About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Responsible for the management of Life Support systems and responding to medical emergencies within the hospital. The CRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The position relies on education and entry-level training to complete responsibilities. The CRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital is part of FMOL Health. The health system was organized in 1984 to unite three existing hospitals in Louisiana which were already part of the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady's mission of extending the healthcare of Jesus Christ to those most in need. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the health system serves patients across the State of Louisiana through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information systems and currently employs over 10,000 individuals. Our Lady of the Angels Hospital’s exceptional team members put their hearts and souls into serving the Washington Parish community all day, every day. They appreciate the trust that the community places in them, and they strive to continually offer enhanced innovation and expanded access to quality healthcare, close to home.

Requirements

  • Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)

Responsibilities

  • Participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders.
  • Responsible for the management of Life Support systems
  • Responding to medical emergencies within the hospital.
  • The CRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies.
  • The CRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.
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