Respiratory Therapist

Ironside Human Resources • Lake Charles, LA

2d • $24 - $39

About The Position

A great healthcare system near Lake Charles, Louisiana, is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist for a direct-hire position. The Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under a physician’s direction with minimal supervision. The role involves managing ventilators, administering treatments, conducting diagnostic tests, assessing patient progress, and adjusting respiratory therapy as needed. The therapist works with healthcare professionals to deliver inhalants and operate respiratory equipment as part of patient treatment plans.

The surrounding community offers southern hospitality, outdoor wetlands, annual festivals, and opportunities for lake-based recreation, freshwater and saltwater sports, hunting, and fishing. Necessary amenities are available, and the area is within reach of Houston and New Orleans.

Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• RT or RCP license in the state of hire.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of experience as a respiratory therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary care to critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician direction with minimal supervision.
• Manage ventilators, administer treatments, and conduct diagnostic tests for patients with respiratory or cardiopulmonary conditions.
• Assess patient progress and adjust respiratory therapy as needed.
• Work with healthcare professionals to deliver inhalants and operate respiratory equipment as part of treatment plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed