Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift Leader

CHRISTUS Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess patients and implement respiratory care plans, perform ventilator management, airway suctioning, and diagnostic procedures as required.

Requirements include an active RT license in Louisiana, NBRC registered, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Active RT license in the state of employment.
• NBRC RRT certification.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency (Code Blue/Code White) response.
• Airway management including suctioning.
• Ventilator setup and operation.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs and oxygen therapy.
• Chest film analysis and blood gas collection.
• EKG analysis and accurate documentation.

Skills

Ventilator management

Emergency response

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

RRT NBRC certification

BLS certification

LA RT license

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will assess patients and implement respiratory care plans, perform ventilator management, airway suctioning, and diagnostic procedures as required.

Requirements include an active RT license in Louisiana, NBRC registered, and BLS certification.