Top 21 Respiratory Therapists Jobs in Hammond, LA

Respiratory Therapist
Serenity Oaks Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital —Hammond, LA
- Full-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
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LICENSED RESP.THER./CERT. - RESPIRATORY SERVICES
North Oaks Health System —Hammond, LA
- PRN
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - Northlake Pulmonary
St. Tammany Health System —Covington, LA
- Part-time
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Respiratory Therapist-F/T Nights
Hood Memorial Hospital —Amite, LA
- Full-time
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
Respiratory Therapist Per Diem (All Shifts)
St. Tammany Health System —Covington, LA
- Part-time
- PALS Certification
- Hospital
- BLS Certification
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Respiratory Therapist Registered
LCMC Health —Covington, LA
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Relocate to Billings, MT! $15K Sign-On/$10k Relocation Allowance
Billings Clinic —United States
- Weekends as needed
- Acute care
- Background check
- Hospital
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
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Neonatal Flight Respiratory Therapist
MedHealth Partners/Angel MedFlight/Medway Air Ambulance —United States
- From $62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Anatomy knowledge
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Travel Respiratory Therapist
Medical Solutions —United States
- $1,800 - $2,400 a week
- 12 hour shift
- Acute care
- Hospital
- Travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Respiratory Therapist - Travel & Local Contracts Nationwide
ARMStaffing —United States
- $1,700 - $2,500 a week
- Temporary
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- ACLS Certification
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
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Respiratory Therapist | Bonus + Relocation to Coastal Washington State!
PeaceHealth —United States
- $34.23 - $51.38 an hour
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Respiratory Therapist | Per Diem | Florence, Oregon
PeaceHealth —United States
- $40.11 - $60.17 an hour
- Per diem
- Anatomy knowledge
- Medication administration
- PALS Certification
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Respiratory Therapists | Bonus + Relocation to Oregon!
PeaceHealth —United States
- $38.16 - $53.40 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Relocation assistance
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Respiratory Therapist | Bonus + Relocation to Alaska!
PeaceHealth —United States
- $38.75 - $58.13 an hour
- Full-time
- PALS Certification
- BLS Certification
- ACLS Certification
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Respiratory Therapist

Serenity Oaks Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital
Hammond, LA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Respiratory Therapy
RRT
BLS Certification
Pulmonology
ACLS Certification
State-specific respiratory therapist license
RCP License
First aid and CPR

Full Job Description

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) at Serenity Oaks IRF provides respiratory assessment, treatment, and monitoring services for rehabilitation inpatients with pulmonary and respiratory conditions as ordered by the attending physician. This clinician delivers evidence-based respiratory care including bronchodilator therapy, airway management, ventilator weaning support, and patient education in a team-based rehabilitation environment. The RRT collaborates with nursing, the IDT, and physicians to support respiratory function and maximize each patient's participation in the intensive rehabilitation program.

2. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess patients' respiratory status including auscultation, SpO2, ABG interpretation, and pulmonary function as ordered.
Administer prescribed respiratory treatments including bronchodilator therapy, nebulized medications, and chest physiotherapy.
Manage mechanical ventilators, tracheostomies, and artificial airways per physician orders and established protocols.
Assist with ventilator weaning protocols and coordinate with nursing and physicians on respiratory progress.
Provide oxygen therapy management; titrate O2 delivery systems and monitor patient response.
Collaborate with the SLP on management of patients with tracheostomies and swallowing concerns.
Provide patient and family education on respiratory conditions, inhaler use, home oxygen, and airway management.
Document all respiratory assessments, treatments, and outcomes accurately in the EHR.
Respond promptly to respiratory emergencies and participate in code response as trained.
Participate in IDT meetings when respiratory concerns affect rehabilitation participation or discharge planning.
Maintain and perform quality control checks on respiratory therapy equipment.
Participate in CARF program evaluation and respiratory care quality improvement activities.

3. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required: Associate degree or higher in Respiratory Care from a CoARC-accredited program.
Required: Successful completion of NBRC Therapist Multiple Choice (TMC) examination and Clinical Simulation Examination (CSE) — achieving RRT credential.
Preferred: One (1) or more years of RRT experience in an acute care, ICU, or inpatient rehabilitation setting.

4. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION & REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Required: Current, unrestricted Respiratory Therapist license issued by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME) — Respiratory Care division.
Required: Current RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
Required: Current BLS/CPR certification (AHA or Red Cross).
Required: ACLS certification preferred or required per facility medical staff policy.
Required: Louisiana RT license verified through LSBME prior to and throughout employment.

5. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Expert knowledge of respiratory assessment, mechanical ventilation, and airway management.
Proficiency in bronchodilator therapy, chest PT, and oxygen therapy management.
Knowledge of COPD, pneumonia, and respiratory complications common in IRF patient populations.
Ability to respond to respiratory emergencies and participate in code response.
Effective communication and collaboration with nursing, IDT, and physicians.
Proficiency with EHR respiratory therapy documentation.
Knowledge of ventilator weaning protocols and respiratory rehabilitation.
Commitment to patient safety and evidence-based respiratory care.

License/Certification:

RRT credential from the NBRC (Required)
Respiratory Therapist license in Louisiana (Required)

Work Location: In person

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