Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Location: Monroe
Posted on: January 13, 2021

Job Description:

At St. Francis Medical Center we offer you much more than just a job in the healthcare industry. We offer career opportunities for people who have a calling to share their gifts and talents as part of our healing ministry. As a Catholic hospital, we are here to create a spirit of healing - and we invite you to join our team today if you would like to be part of that spirit. In addition to competitive salaries and generous benefits, we offer you something special - the chance to do God's work by helping to serve people in need throughout our community, every day.Job Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist participates in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Therapists are responsible for the initiation and management of Life Support Systems under the direction of the physician. The RRT may perform all tasks included in their license practice act within department guidelines and policies. The RRT must function with limited supervision, relying on their education and the guidance of the physician and supervisory staff.Description Minimum Required ExperienceClinical ExperienceEducationAssociates Degree or equivalent (10 Years experience as licensed therapist substituted for Associates Degree)TrainingGraduate of AMA approved programSpecial SkillsGood computer skills, interpersonal & human relations skills and oral & written communication skills; good problem solving & critical thinking skills and time management/prioritization skills; good organizational skillsLicensureSuccessful completion of both the Certified and Registered exams administered by the NBRC. Current Louisiana State License or permit issued by LSBME and BLS certification; LRT#CB

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