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Acute Care Respiratory Therapist RRT
Minden, LA $65,121 - $92,646 a year
Profession: Allied Health Respiratory
Job Type: Full Time
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. As a member of the respiratory therapy team, you will provide critical care to patients with respiratory disorders and work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Schedule: Days or Nights Pays: $65,121 - $92,646
A respiratory therapist is trained and skilled to assess, diagnose, and treat patients who have difficulty breathing. They work with people of all ages, from infants to the elderly, in conjunction with physicians and nurses to come up with treatment plans aimed at best helping restore as much natural breathing function as possible.
Meeting with and examining patients who have pulmonary diseases, disorders, or complications
Conducting, performing, and analyzing diagnostic and function tests to assess lung capacity and capability
Treating patients with aerosol medications and chest physiotherapy
Evaluating progress of treatment
Administering inhalants
Documenting care by updating charts and records
Operating mechanical ventilators and other machines
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program and credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified (CRT) or Registered (RRT) Respiratory Therapist
Must be a licensed RRT or CRT
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
One (1) year of clinical experience preferred
New grads welcome to apply!
Worksite address
minden, LA, 71058, US
Who can apply
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