Respiratory Therapist Certified

100 LCMC Health; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $15,000

Job summary

West Jefferson Medical Center, part of LCMC Health, seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join our night shift. You will manage ventilators, perform arterial punctures, and assist with airway management to support high-acuity patients.

You’ll deliver therapies, monitor equipment, educate patients and families, and collaborate with a skilled team while upholding infection control and safety standards. Sign-on bonus available; equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (LSBME) required.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist required.
• BLS/CPR and ACLS/PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and adjust settings per patient needs.
• Perform arterial punctures and assist airway management.
• Support high-acuity codes and airway procedures.
• Assist with bronchoscopies and intubations.
• Deliver therapies (oxygen, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry).
• Monitor equipment and ensure safe operation.
• Educate patients and families to empower them.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.

Skills

BLS/CPR (AHA)

Fast-paced prioritization

Team communication

Education

LRT License (LSBME)

NBRC CRT

ACLS

PALS

BLS

Job description

Sign-on Bonus of $15,000 Available!

WORK SHIFT

Nights (United States of America)

What You’ll Do (aka Your Everyday Impact)

• Managing ventilators and adjusting settings based on patient needs
• Performing arterial punctures and assisting with airway management
• Supporting high-acuity situations like Code III responses
• Assisting with bronchoscopies and intubations
• Delivering therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry, and more)
• Monitoring equipment and ensuring safe, effective operation
• Educating patients and families so they feel informed and empowered
• Maintaining strict infection control and safety standards
• Collaborating with a team that values your insight and expertise

What Makes You Amazing (What You Bring)

• Required Credentials: Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners) Certified Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) Current BLS / CPR (AHA) ACLS Certification PALS Certification
• Beyond the Basics: Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments A compassionate, patient-first mindset A team player who communicates clearly and confidently

The Difference You Make Respiratory distress is overwhelming, but you bring relief. You bring clarity. You bring breath back. And those moments when a patient relaxes, smiles, and finally exhales? That’s why you do what you do. And it’s why we want you on our team.

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.

About West Jefferson Medical Center

West Jefferson Medical Center, a cornerstone of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is regionally recognized and nationally accredited. For over 60 years, we’ve been the hospital-of-choice on the west bank of Jefferson Parish for health, wellness, and family-centered care. Learn more about West Jefferson Medical Center and our Leapfrog “Grade A” Hospital Safety distinction

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

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.

About LCMC Health One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. At LCMC Health, our people are the magic ingredient that makes our care so extra-extraordinary. We are compassionate, driven, and dedicated to bringing a little something extra to healthcare and to the people of New Orleans and beyond. If you’re the kind of person who believes that our community deserves the best and that healthcare needs a little more heart, we want you to be a part of our family. From medical roles to administrative positions, every person on our team plays a part in our mission: to provide health, care, and education beyond extraordinary. Let’s make every day extraordinary, together.