Certified Respiratory Care Practitioner

Therapeutic Jobs
New Orleans, Louisiana
October 29, 2025
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Job Description

Job Summary:

  • This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric.
  • Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy.
  • Assists with changing of artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
  • Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
  • Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
  • Performs diagnostic procedures.
  • Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
  • Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
  • Attends staff meetings.
  • Other related duties as required.

Education:

  • Required – Associate’s Degree.

Certifications/ Licenses:

  • Required – Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
  • Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
  • Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

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