Respiratory Therapist - Home Care jobs in Kenner, LA

RESPIRATORY THERAPIST - CRT or RT

BridgePoint Healthcare

At BridgePoint, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference that matters. We know the path to recovery doesn’t happen alone. As a team, we work cohesively to meet each patient’s unique needs. We are a team-driven environment and we care about our own!

Our employees form the foundation of everything we do – optimizing patient healing and wellness, and creating a warm and welcoming environment. It is because of the dedication of our employees that we can live out our mission, vision, and company values every day. It is at BridgePoint where care, community, and careers happen.

Respiratory Therapist Job Summary:

BridgePoint Hospital is looking for a Respiratory Therapist - RRT or CRT. The Respiratory Therapist - RRT or CRT will practice under the supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Services Medical Director and Cardiopulmonary Director. The Respiratory Therapist - RRT or CRT is responsible for providing cardiopulmonary care services in accordance with specific physician’s orders, department policies, and procedures.

Respiratory Care Practitioners, RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Care Provider, RCP, RT

Education: Graduate of an accredited program with a minimum level of Associate Degree in Respiratory - RT.

Licenses/Certification: Current credentials as a Respiratory Care Practitioner - RT in accordance with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) Current Respiratory ( RT or CRT ) License. BLS and ACLS required.

Experience: 1 year of RT - respiratory care experience as a licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner preferred.

Weekend Work Required: Yes

About Bridgepoint

BridgePoint Healthcare is dedicated to promoting healing and wellness in a safe and welcoming environment, with an individualized path to recovery for each patient. BridgePoint Healthcare provides patient-centered, individualized care for patients requiring longer hospitalizations in post-acute care settings. We are a diversified provider of post-acute care in settings ranging from long-term acute care hospitals to skilled nursing facilities. Our locations include two in Washington, DC (BridgePoint Hospital National Harborside and BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill), and one in New Orleans (BridgePoint Continuing Care Hospital - West Jefferson Campus).