Certified Respiratory Therapist - Limited Benefits

LCMC Health; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health seeks a compassionate Certified Respiratory Therapist to join their team in Metairie, LA. In this critical role, you'll be responsible for patient assessments and providing advanced respiratory care, ensuring each patient receives exceptional service and support. Join a community dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the individuals they serve.

Benefits

Health insurance

Employee wellness programs

Continuing education support

Flexible schedules

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license required.
• Must hold CRT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Experience in patient care in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in patient assessment and critical care procedures.
• Manage and operate ventilators and monitor patient conditions.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding treatments.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Aseptic technique

Infection control

Communication

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

American Heart Association BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist - Limited Benefits

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Your job is more than a job.

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. As a Certified Respiratory Therapist, you believe in treating the whole person, and not just the disease or illness, going beyond nebulizers, inhalers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary disorders are life-challenging and as a registered respiratory therapist, you understand arterial puncture or cannulation, artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory. And as a compassionate human being, you empathize with the feeling of “I can’t breathe” from a child suffering with asthma to an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Respiratory struggles can be debilitating exhausting, so you do more than administer treatment. You go beyond...calming anxiety, easing fear, and letting your inner light shine. Seeing your patients relax and smile after liberation and alleviation of respiratory distress is why you do what you do. And that’s what we love about you.

Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical respiratory therapist role.

Your Everyday

Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures including patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, and arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow meters.

Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within the established guidelines and timeframes.

Manage equipment/supply needs appropriately.

Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents.

Participate in planning and problem solving.

Adhere to BSI policies at all times.

Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required.

Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control policies and procedures.

Maintain a safe environment for everyone recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.

Communicate information regarding treatments ensuring patient’s or family members understanding, comprehension and active participation.

The Must-Haves

Minimum

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)

Current American Heart Association (BLS, CPR) certifications.

Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Work Shift

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community.

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About East Jefferson General Hospital

East Jefferson General Hospital, a landmark of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been the go-to hospital for health, wellness, and one-of-a-kind care in East Jefferson Parish for over 50 years. And we’re only beginning to realize our greatest potential. Learn more about East Jefferson General Hospital and our legacy, our future, and our national recognition as a Nurse Magnet Hospital.

Your extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart.
• Give people a reason to smile.
• Put a little love in your work.
• Be honest and real, but with compassion.
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do.
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care.
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective.
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other.
• Love what makes you, you - because we do
  
  

You are welcome here.

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

Simple things make the difference.

• To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information.
• To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.
• To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.
• To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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