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Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital

Job in Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, 70595, USA
Listing for: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Nursing, Respiratory
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Our Lady of Lourdes Women's and Children's Hospital

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Job Description

Currently offering a Sign-on Bonus of $15,000!!

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we offer you so 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. 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.

Maintains complete, accurate, and concise records in full accord with Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures. Participates in fiber optic bronchoscopies through preparation and monitoring of the patient, assists the physician with the procedure, handles specimens, performs post procedure care of the patient, and maintains the bronchoscopy equipment. Performs Basic Spirometry studies, ensuring the necessary equipment is calibrated, test results are accurate and posted on patient's chart as soon as possible.

Identifies risks, hazards, and complications of performing arterial punctures. Demonstrates proficiency in arterial punctures ensuring hazards and complications are minimized. Assists physicians and nurses in cardiopulmonary stress lab- and operating the Cardio 2 computer. Demonstrates proficiency with age groups- adults, geriatrics, pediatrics, and infants as outlined in relation to level of service. Meets expectations of required competencies for Respiratory Therapy.



Job Description

Currently offering a Sign-on Bonus of $15,000!!

At Our Lady of Lourdes, we offer you so 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. 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.

Maintains complete, accurate, and concise records in full accord with Hospital and Department Policy and Procedures. Participates in fiber optic bronchoscopies through preparation and monitoring of the patient, assists the physician with the procedure, handles specimens, performs post procedure care of the patient, and maintains the bronchoscopy equipment. Performs Basic Spirometry studies, ensuring the necessary equipment is calibrated, test results are accurate and posted on patient's chart as soon as possible.

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