Respiratory Care Practitioner Therapist Certified

Job Title: Respiratory Care Practitioner Therapist Certified
Location: Gretna, LA, 70056
Duration: 11/12/2025 – 02/11/2026
Shift: Day Shift 12 Hour
Schedule: 36 hours per week

Required Skills & Experience:

• Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.

• Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial Ventilation.

• Draws, analyzes, and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs.

• Delivers intermittent therapy.

• Assists with changing of artificial airways.

• 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 patient age.

• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.

• Proficient computer skills for data entry and patient information retrieval.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Associate's Degree (Required)

Licensure & Certifications:

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice

• Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association

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

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Job Summary:

• Provides respiratory care treatment and related services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Attends staff meetings.

• Performs other related duties as required.