What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Care - Primary Days - Full-time position at Woman's Hospital?
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; Day Primary Shift and Night Secondary Shift
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 for women and infants in the United States. We are recognized throughout the country for our innovative programs, and we pride ourselves in surpassing the expectations of those we serve. Providing exceptional patient care and creating exceptional patient experiences are at the center of what we do at Woman’s. Our team consistently exceeds state and national benchmarks for patient satisfaction.
Our employees, organizational culture, mission, vision, values, and benefits make Woman’s a best place to work. In fact, for the 17th year in a row, Woman’s has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Modern Healthcare – making us the only healthcare organization to earn the distinction every year since the program’s inception. We are proud of the level of care our staff provides to our patients and each other.
For respiratory therapists right out of school to those with more experience, Woman’s is the right career choice if you’re looking for purpose and meaning – to share your passion and compassion to care for others. Your career is as important to us as it is to the patients you will care for every day.
- Advanced care: We invest in delivering the highest quality care to our entire community. It’s our priority.
- Grow with us: When you get better, so do we. Professional development is a part of our culture. We offer:
- In-depth Training and Orientation Period
- Career Ladder Program
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
If you have any questions or would like to connect with one of our recruiters directly, please e-mail josie.graham@womans.org< /a>" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hrjobs@womans.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Woman’s Hospital. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Salary : $23 - $33
