Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT

Job overview

The Certified Respiratory Therapist CRT opportunity is an onsite, full-time role in Alexandria, LA. Compensation is not specified. This role supports the HCA Healthcare network. The primary purpose of this role is to assess respiratory status, deliver evidence-based therapy, manage ventilation and airways, support patients and the care team, and maintain equipment and safety.

What you'll do

• Assess respiratory status by performing focused exams, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and determining the need for respiratory interventions.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy by providing oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments.
• Manage ventilation and airways by assisting with artificial airway placement, initiating and adjusting invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and responding quickly to clinical changes or emergencies.
• Support patients and the care team by educating patients and families, serving as a clinical resource, and partnering with physicians and nurses.
• Maintain equipment and safety by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory equipment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

certified respiratory therapist

crt

full-time

onsite

alexandria

la

rapides regional medical center

weekend required

day shift

hca healthcare

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, free counseling services, 401(k) Plan with 100% match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, family support, referral services, consumer discounts, retirement readiness, education assistance, colleague recognition program, Time Away From Work Program, Employee Health Assistance Fund.

Why this role

Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career.

About the employer

Rapides Regional Medical Center is hiring for this role. Industry: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores. Sector: 31.