Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

Job Overview Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Rapides Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation‘s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. Benefits Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts. 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Responsibilities Perform and document patient assessment, including breath sounds, airway patency, and cuff pressure. Conduct diagnostic procedures to evaluate the need for, and response to, respiratory therapy. Administer respiratory care therapies, including oxygen delivery, aerosol medication delivery, and chest physiotherapy. Assist with placement of artificial airways. Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. Monitor patient for therapeutic response. Notify provider and intervene as appropriate in the event of an unintended response. Assist with transportation of ventilator‑dependent patients. Respond to emergent patient situations and ensure airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation as required. Qualifications Advanced Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. State Registered Respiratory Therapist. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr