ICU Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Critical Care

Veterans Health Administration; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration's Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role provides a full range of clinical respiratory procedures and supports critical care teams across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Candidates must meet basic requirements including CoARC-accredited program, state licensure, and RRT credential. Experience in ICU and arterial blood gases is valued; temporary appointments allowed for those pursuing

Qualifications

• Must have completed a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Must possess and maintain a valid RRT credential.
• Licensure in state to practice as an RRT.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of respiratory care procedures.
• Assess and monitor oxygenation and ventilation.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals for patient care.
• Perform procedures including arterial blood gases and basic respiratory diagnostics.

Skills

Therapeutic modalities

Oxygenation assessment

Ventilation assessment

Airway management

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

RRT credential

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration's Overton Brooks VA Medical Center in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role provides a full range of clinical respiratory procedures and supports critical care teams across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Candidates must meet basic requirements including CoARC-accredited program, state licensure, and RRT credential. Experience in ICU and arterial blood gases is valued; temporary appointments allowed for those pursuing