Respiratory Therapist

• Administers respiratory care and life support to patients, practicing under physician direction
• Assumes primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures following specific, well-defined department procedures in ages ranging from neonatal to geriatric patients
• Provides complex therapy requiring considerable independent judgment such as caring for patients on life support and intensive care units
• Primarily consults with physicians and other healthcare staff to help develop and modify individual patient care plans
• Performs under the supervision of the respiratory care department director and medical director
• Perform other duties assigned by Department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Woman's Hospital

• A minimum of an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Minimum certification of Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Current licensure with the state of Louisiana and credentialing with NBRC
• NICU or Pediatric experience is highly preferred
• graduating students are welcome to apply

NICU or Pediatric experience

• In-depth Training and Orientation Period
• Career Ladder Program
• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement