Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Metairie, LA

A Respiratory Therapist plays a vital role in the therapy industry by providing care for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. They assess, treat, and care for patients with lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. They are also essential in emergency situations, providing life-saving treatment to victims of heart attacks, stroke, drowning, or shock. Respiratory Therapists are responsible for operating and maintaining various types of respiratory equipment, including ventilators and artificial airway devices.

Respiratory Therapists should possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion, and attention to detail. An essential requirement is a certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) which includes Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) and Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials. Prior to becoming a Respiratory Therapist, a person could have roles such as a respiratory therapy technician, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or a medical assistant, which offer valuable patient care experience.

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Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 13 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 13 days ago

. _______________________________________________________ Respiratory Therapy - Neurology Position: Respiratory Therapy Specialty: Neurology 13 week Neurology Respiratory Therapy travel assignment Client...

Travel Respiratory Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 6 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 6 days ago

Responsibilities Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) monitor and wean Oxygen Therapy and artificial ventilation. The RRT draws, analyzes, and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKG tests....

Supervisor - Registered Nurse or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary Rehab - St. Charles Parish Hospital

  • Luling, LA (12 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 hours ago
  • Luling, LA (12 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 9 hours ago

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned,...

Respiratory Therapist - RRT or CRT

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 16 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 16 hours ago

for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory....

Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - $2,766 per week. Job in New Orleans Gr8Jobs

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 19 hours ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 19 hours ago

Therapy, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process....

Travel Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - $2,766 per week

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 1 day ago

Therapy, Apply Today and a Recruiter will guide you through the Process....

Ochsner Home Medical Equipment- Respiratory Therapist- New Orleans

  • Jefferson, LA (1 mile from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Jefferson, LA (1 mile from Metairie, LA)
  • 2 days ago

This job coordinates the overall provision of respiratory care, plans, develops and implements respiratory care programs; sets up all types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as ordered by physicians...

Registered Respiratory Therapist Interventional Bronchoscopy & PFT

  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 2 days ago

for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory....

Ochsner Home Medical Equipment- Respiratory Therapist- New Orleans

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago

This job coordinates the overall provision of respiratory care, plans, develops and implements respiratory care programs; sets up all types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as ordered by physicians...

Respiratory Therapist / Nurse

  • Harahan, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • Harahan, LA (3 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago

care preferred Nursing or other paramedical training may be acceptable depending upon state licensure laws Home respiratory care experience is preferred Degree in respiratory therapy or related science...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,440 per week. Job in New Orleans Gr8Jobs

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Requirements Respiratory Therapist credential by the NBRC, and CPR certification required. Eighteen months of respiratory care experience preferred, ideally in a critical care setting....

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,619 per week. Job in New Orleans Gr8Jobs

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 3 days ago

Anders Group is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - Neuro Diagnostics (RRT) - $1,856 per week

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 4 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 4 days ago

Nightingale Nurses is seeking a travel Registered Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $2,531 per week

  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 5 days ago
  • New Orleans, LA (5 miles from Metairie, LA)
  • 5 days ago

Summit Medical Staffing Nursing is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in New Orleans, Louisiana....

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Metairie, LA
  • 6 days ago
  • Metairie, LA
  • 6 days ago

Determines the site for arterial puncture or cannulation, the selection of artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established...

Demographic Data for Metairie, LA

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Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Metairie, LA

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Metairie, LA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.7%
Bachelor's Degree
30.5%
Master's Degree
12.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.6%
High School or GED
4.3%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Respiratory Therapists in Metairie, LA
Less than 1 year
47.4%
None
23.4%
1-2 years
20.2%
2-4 years
6.2%
4-6 years
2.8%



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