Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Varied - Full-time

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.

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
• NICU or Pediatric experience is highly preferred, graduating students are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist include, but are not limited to:

• 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.
• Performs 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.

Hours:

Full-time; Primary and Secondary Shifts

7am to 7pm and 7pm to 7am

Pay:

Certified Respiratory Therapist: $22.91 - $33.22, base pay plus any applicable shift differentials

Reg Respiratory Therapist: $27.72- $40.19, base pay plus any applicable shift differentials

A Work Experience with Purpose

Woman’s is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants. Nationally recognized (https://www.womans.org/about/quality-care-safety/accreditations) for exceptional patient care, innovative programs, and a supportive work environment, we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction—a reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

We’re home to Louisiana’s largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually, including over 8,500 surgeries and 35,000 breast procedures. Woman’s was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence, and we’re honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patients—and to one another—every day.