Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Registered Respiratory Therapist assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood, and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases. Being a Registered Respiratory Therapist also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Administers treatment prescribed by a physician for the care of patients with abnormalities associated with the process of breathing. Additionally, Registered Respiratory Therapist assumes primary responsibility for respiratory care treatments, including oversight of respiratory therapy technicians. Requires an associate degree. Requires Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification. Requires State License to Practice. Typically reports to a manager. Registered Respiratory Therapist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Respiratory Therapist-Certified - OALH - Respiratory
  • Ochsner Health
  • Jennings, LA FULL_TIME
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

    At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

    This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy. Assists with changing of artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

    This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.


    Education

    Required - Associate's Degree


    Work Experience

    Required - None


    Certifications

    Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice

    Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

    • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
    • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
    • Strong analytical skills.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.

    Job Duties

    • Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
    • Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
    • Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
    • Performs diagnostic procedures.
    • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
    • Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
    • Attends staff meetings.
    • Other related duties as required.

    The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
    Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.


    This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
    The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.


    Physical and Environmental Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.


    Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.


    The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

    Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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    Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on this careers website.

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    We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. These protections extend to applicants and all employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more information.

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Respiratory Therapist-Certified
  • Ochsner Health
  • Jennings, LA FULL_TIME
  • We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every re...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapist FT Nights
  • Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Southwest Louisiana
  • Charles, LA OTHER
  • DescriptionScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respe...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Respiratory Therapy (PRN)
  • Lake Charles Memorial Health System
  • Charles, LA FULL_TIME
  • Pulmonary Function Med Practitioner (CRT) DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Under the direction of a Pulmonologist, The Pulmonary Med Practitioner/Pulmonary Function Technologist performs all aspects of diagno...
  • 18 Days Ago

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THERAPIST
  • LUMCFS
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure each resident on his or her caseload receives a minimum of three individual therapy sessions each week (a minimum weekly total of 120 minutes). Ensure each...
  • 23 Days Ago

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THERAPIST
  • La. United Methodist Children & Family Services
  • Sulphur, LA FULL_TIME
  • PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure each resident on his or her caseload receives a minimum of three individual therapy sessions each week (a minimum weekly total of 120 minutes). Ensure each...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Registered Nurse, ECC Emergency Care - Full time
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description *10K sign on for Eligible Candidates-ask your recruiter about requirements* Summary: A Registered Profess...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN, ICU MedSurg - PRN
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Our ICU is a 17-bed unit specializing in the care of acutely ill adult and geriatric patients. It ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric,...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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RN - Nurse Residency Lake Charles
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Applications ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED for our upcoming residency cohort! We have limited spots for l...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory - PRN
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric,...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Christus DOD Skillbridge Program - Ochsner ST. Patrick Hospital
  • Christus Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: In collaboration with the U. S. Department of Defense (DoD), the CHRISTUS Health SkillBridge Intern...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, ECC Emergency Care - PRN
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the proces...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Registered Nurse, ECC Emergency Care - Full time
  • CHRISTUS Health
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Description Summary: A Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for the delivery of patient care through the proces...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs
$63,052 to $75,462
Lake Charles, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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