Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Alexandria, 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)

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 29 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 29 days ago

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the NBRC Valid respiratory therapy license in compliance...

Respiratory Therapist

  • Ball, LA (11 miles from Alexandria, LA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Ball, LA (11 miles from Alexandria, LA)
  • 13 hours ago

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines....

Travel - Respiratory Therapist

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 9 days ago

Travel - Respiratory Therapist Weekly Gross Pay: $1160.00 - $1360.00 Location: Alexandria, LA, United States Start date: 7/21/2025 Assignment length: 13 Weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous...

Respiratory Therapist RRT PRN

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 13 hours ago

You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. You will monitor patient for therapeutic response....

Registered Respiratory Therapist

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 8 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 8 days ago

You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. You will monitor patient for therapeutic response....

Certified Respiratory Therapist CRTT

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago

Jump-start your career as a Certified Respiratory Therapist today with Rapides Regional Medical Center....

Certified Respiratory Therapist

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications Performs respiratory care procedures in response to patient needs, physician direction/orders, and within the limits of established RRMC respiratory care policies/procedures...

NICU Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago

Job Summary and Qualifications The Respiratory Therapist coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered respiratory care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department...

Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago

You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. You will monitor patient for therapeutic response....

Registered Respiratory Therapist RRT

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 19 days ago

You will initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation. You will monitor patient for therapeutic response....

Respiratory Therapist - Must be a RRT - Respiratory Therapy

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 18 hours ago

Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) that is certified in the state of LA to work in the specialty area of Respiratory Therapy....

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,662 per week

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 1 day ago

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Alexandria, Louisiana....

Cath Lab Technologist - Cath Lab

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 15 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 15 days ago

If you would like to combine your love of traveling with your nursing career, Accountable's Travel Nurse contracts are the way to go. LIVE Life 13 weeks at a time... We can help you achieve your...

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 16 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 16 days ago

Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital....

Respiratory Therapist - General - Respiratory Therapist

  • Alexandria, LA
  • 24 days ago
  • Alexandria, LA
  • 24 days ago

Location: Rapides Regional Medical Center LA - 211 Fourth Street Alexandria, LA 71301 ID: 937697 Job Board: EV IND_2 **ReqID:** 937697 **Category:** Respiratory Therapist **Specialty:** General - Respiratory...

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Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Alexandria, LA

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Alexandria, LA offer the following education background
Associate's Degree
42.8%
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 Alexandria, 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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