Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Varied - Full-time
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. They administer respiratory care and life support to patients, practicing under physician direction. They assume 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. They provide complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment such as caring for patients on life support and intensive care units. They primarily consult with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans. They perform under the supervision of the respiratory care department director and medical director. They perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital.
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
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Perform 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
