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Respiratory Therapist Days & Nights Available

Status/Type: Non-Exempt

Department: Inpatient

Shift: Days

Reports: Director of Inpatient/ICU

Original Date: 21/01/2026

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General Summary

Respiratory Therapist provides treatment, care and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. May have to follow orders by the physician. Coordinates care with other disciplines such as physical therapy, respiratory therapy, lab and pharmacy. Responsible to participate in a professional manner in all aspects of patient care and supervision of RN staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • o Delivers and assesses responses to ordered therapy per plan of care including routine and intensive therapy and diagnostic procedures.
  • o Utilizes various types of oxygen and other therapeutic gas equipment such as masks, tents and incubators.
  • o Administers prescribed doses of medicinal gases and aerosol drugs.
  • o Measures ventilator volumes, pressures and blood gas analysis.
  • o Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition and general acceptance of treatment.
  • o Performs a variety of duties related to setting up, operating, cleaning, sterilizing, and storing respiratory therapy equipment.
  • o Responds to emergency team calls.
  • o Educates patients and family members and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • o Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
  • o Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
  • o Explains medications in criteria. Ensures that patients understand post-operative instructions.
  • o Checks identification of patient, including surgical permit, lab work, x-ray reports, and allergies.
  • o Reports any change in physical status of patient.
  • o Completes all documentation per Policies and Procedures.
  • o Supervises nursing care given to patients.
  • o Safely assist patients with any request
  • o Performs treatment and procedures according to CPSH policy
  • o Ambulate patients as needed
  • o Perform clerical duties as needed
  • o Assist the CNA and registered nurse with patient needs
  • o Other duties as assigned/ required.

Education/Qualifications

  • • CRTT or RRT.
  • • Louisiana state licensure.
  • • Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program
  • • Minimum of one year of experience in a hospital acute care setting required
  • • Pediatric or NICU experience preferred
  • • Must have current BLS which follows the American Heart Association guidelines. ACLS and PALS must be obtained within (3) months of date of hire.

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