The Respiratory Care Practitioner will provide cardio-pulmonary services according to the scope of the State Respiratory Care Practice Act and the hospital policy and procedure manuals. The Respiratory Care Practitioner may administer and perform those direct and indirect cardio-pulmonary services, including but not limited to, the administration of pharmacological and diagnostic and therapeutic agents related to cardio-pulmonary procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention pulmonary rehabilitation, and diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician using safe and aseptic techniques.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate of an American Medical Association approved School of Respiratory Care
2. Current National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) credential (i.e., CRT, RRT).
3. Current and valid State Respiratory Care Licensure
4. Excellent communication, customer service, organizational, prioritizing, and critical thinking skills
5. Must be able to read, write, and speak English
6. Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely
PHYSICAL ANDMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: Walking - up to 40% Standing - up to 55% Kneeling - up to 1%
Sitting - up to 5% Pushing - up to 4% Bending - up to 2%
Squatting - up to 1% Pulling - up to 30% Reaching - up to 30%
Lifting - up to 30lbs Wrist/Finger Movements - up to 90%
Mental: Stress Level: Moderate to high
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70809 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70809: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
