Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Acute Care - $48.50/hr - Marrero, LA

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Profession: Respiratory Therapist

Specialty: Acute Care

Location: Marrero, LA

Facility: Acute care hospital

Job Type: Per Diem (PRN)

Hourly Rate: $48.50

Shift: Days 7:30AM–5:00PM CT (orientation shifts)

Duration: 9.5 hours

Experience: 1+ year of acute hospital experience in the last 5 years

License: Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care under physician orders, including ventilator management and weaning
• Administer aerosol/nebulizer treatments, oxygen therapy and airway clearance
• Draw and analyze ABGs where applicable and respond to rapid responses/codes
• Accurately document care and follow infection control and equipment safety protocols

• Must have 1+ year of acute care hospital RT experience
• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Active Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license
• NBRC credential (RRT or CRT)
• Active BLS, ACLS and PALS Certification
• Negative TB within last 12 months
• Hep B Series or Titer
• MMR Series or Titer
• Tdap Vaccine within last 10 years or Titer
• Varicella Series or Titer