Respiratory Therapist

Advantra Health; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Advantra Health is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist for a PRN night shift at LCMC Health – LCMC West Jefferson in Marrero, Louisiana. The RT will provide respiratory care, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

Requirements include state licensure and RT credentials, with 1–15 years of experience and the ability to work nights. Per diem schedule offers the possibility of immediate start.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana or eligible.
• 1–15 years of respiratory therapy experience.
• Certification per facility policy.
• Strong communication and assessment skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patients.
• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Manage respiratory care equipment according to protocols.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes to the care team.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Follow infection-control and safety procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Assessment skills

Night shift availability

Education

Respiratory Therapist credentials

State licensure

Job description

Respiratory Therapist (RT) – PRN | Night Shift

Location: Marrero, LA 70072
Facility: LCMC Health – LCMC West Jefferson
Pay: $45.20 per hour
Job Type: PRN
Shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM CDT

Job Overview

We are seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist (RT) for a PRN assignment with LCMC Health – LCMC West Jefferson in Marrero, Louisiana.

The ideal candidate will provide respiratory care, monitor patient conditions, deliver prescribed respiratory treatments, and work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory assessments and monitor patients' conditions.
• Provide prescribed respiratory treatments and oxygen therapy.
• Manage respiratory care equipment according to clinical protocols.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and communicate changes to the care team.
• Maintain accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
• Follow established infection-control and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Respiratory Therapist credentials and applicable state licensure.
• Relevant respiratory therapy experience.
• Required certifications according to facility policy.
• Strong communication, assessment, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work night shifts.

Schedule

Night shift: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM CDT, with a 30-minute break.

At a glance

• Way to work: Per diem
• Discipline: Allied health
• Specialty: RT
• Shift: Nights
• Start: Immediate start
• Duration: 1 day(s)
• Openings: 3
• Job code: JPC - 165

Requirements

• Experience: 1-15 years
• Skills: RT