Critical Care Respiratory Therapist Nights

LCMC Health; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical and general care, including ventilator management, airway support, and high-acuity response. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective treatments and compassionate patient care.

Required credentials include Louisiana RT licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS. Join a team committed to safety, education, and exceptional care for our community.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT in Louisiana per state board requirements.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification per NBRC.
• Current BLS/CPR and advanced life support certifications (ACLS, PALS).
• Ability to manage ventilators and assist in airway procedures.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and adjust settings per patient needs.
• Perform arterial punctures and assist with airway management.
• Support high-acuity events such as Code III responses.
• Assist with bronchoscopy and intubation procedures.
• Deliver respiratory therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry).
• Monitor equipment for safe operation and reliability.
• Educate patients and families to empower care decisions.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Ventilator management

Airway management

Code response

Clinical judgment

Patient education

Infection control

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

BLS/CPR (AHA)

ACLS

PALS

Tools

Ventilators

Airway equipment

Monitoring systems

Job description

LCMC Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide critical and general care, including ventilator management, airway support, and high-acuity response. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective treatments and compassionate patient care.

Required credentials include Louisiana RT licensure, NBRC registration, and current BLS/CPR, ACLS, and PALS. Join a team committed to safety, education, and exceptional care for our community.