Resp Care Practitioner Therapist Cert

Job Title: Resp Care Practitioner Therapist Cert
Location: Gretna, LA, 70056
Duration: 11/12/2025 – 02/11/2026
Shift: Night Shift (12-hour)
Schedule: 36 hours per week

Required Skills & Experience:

• 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 ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Associate's Degree required.

Licensure & Certifications:

• 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.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Job Summary:

• 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, and delivers intermittent therapy.

• Assists with changing artificial airways and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• 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.

• Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.

• Attends staff meetings.

• Other related duties as required.