Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Benton, 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 Allied-Respiratory Therapist, NICU

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

Respiratory Therapist - NICU We are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) team....

Respiratory Therapy - Respiratory Therapist

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy-Respiratory Therapist for a travel assignment in Shreveport Louisiana. At TotalMed, our aim is to be the last company you ever work with....

Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - PRN Shreveport LTACH

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
4 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
4 days ago

Overview We are looking for a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) to join our team and care for our diverse patient population....

Respiratory Therapist

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
4 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
4 days ago

$57.91 Per Hour Position range in 7th Regional Labor Market Area, Shreveport $27.80 - $34.91 Per hour Respiratory Therapist Willis-Knighton Medical Center Occupation: Respiratory Therapists Location...

Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist - $2,002 per week

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
8 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
8 days ago

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

Travel Respiratory Therapist (796942)

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
9 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
9 days ago

Travel - Respiratory Therapist Location: Shreveport, LA, United States Start date: 06-30-2025 Assignment length: 12 Weeks weeks Minimum years of experience: 2 - previous travel experience is not required...

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - 910113

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Location: Shreveport, LA Start Date: 06/30/2025 Shift: 3x12 Rotating Setting: Hospital Apply online or contact us ASAP for more information on this great opportunity!...

Travel Respiratory Therapist - $1,970 per week

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
10 days ago

LRS Healthcare - Allied is seeking a travel Respiratory Therapist for a travel job in Shreveport, Louisiana.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: Respiratory TherapistDiscipline: Allied Health ProfessionalStart...

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
18 days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
18 days ago

Respiratory Therapists trained for Hyperbaric Medicine and NICU (transport: ground & air) participate on call teams. We also have the only Respiratory Therapist-driven ECMO team in the region....

Acute Care Respiratory Therapist RRT

Minden, LA (20 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

Minden, LA (20 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

and other machines Respiratory Therapist Qualifications: Must be a graduate of an AMA Accredited Respiratory Therapy program and credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Certified...

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ 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 - Sleep Therapy-REMOTE

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

Shreveport, LA (15 miles from Benton, LA)
45+ days ago

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Demographic Data for Benton, LA

Moving to Benton, LA? Find some basic demographic data about Benton, LA below.

Median Age

Average Household Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Benton, LA

Local

National

Total Population

15,268

Number of Businesses

195

City Size

Medium/Sm

Respiratory Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Introduction to Acute Respiratory Failure

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Title Synonyms

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Respiratory Therapy

Salary for Respiratory Therapist Jobs in Benton, LA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Respiratory Therapist positions.

Highest Education Level

Respiratory Therapists in Benton, 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 Benton, 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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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