Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) - Part Time (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Health System; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Tammany Health System in Covington, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures in the respiratory department. You will work 7pm-7am and support patients with respiratory care, equipment management, and safety protocols.

Requirements include a CoARC-approved program, NBRC RRT/CRT certification, LA license, BLS/ALS, and ICU experience preferred. Weekend and holiday availability is required.

Qualifications

• CoARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Science.
• NBRC certification as RRT/CRT.
• Louisiana license as Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS and ALS certifications via ILCOR courses with manikin check off.
• NICU and PICU experience with NRP and PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs all therapeutic and diagnostic procedures available through the respiratory department with understanding of equipment, supplies, indications and contraindications.
• Ensures awareness of physiological effects on the patient.
• Availability to work weekends and holidays.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Science program

NBRC Certification (RRT/CRT)

Louisiana license as Respiratory Therapist

BLS and ALS certifications via ILCOR courses

NICU/PICU experience; NRP/PALS preferred

Job description

Contact Information:

Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste.

Job Description And Position Requirements

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

Work Shift:

7pm-7am

Summary of the Job:

Responsible for the performance of all therapeutic and diagnostic procedures available through the respiratory department with complete understanding of the equipment, supplies, indications, and contraindications for use, and physiological effects upon the patient.

Minimum qualifications:

• Successful completion of a CoARC approved school of Respiratory Therapy/Cardiopulmonary Science.
• Current Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered or Certified Respiratory therapist.
• Current license by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners as a licensed respiratory therapist.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• NICU and PICU experience along with NRP and PALS certifications are highly preferred.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Physical Demands:

Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

• Constant (67%-100%) - talking, hearing, seeing
• Frequently (34%-66%)- stooping, crouching, reaching, handling/feeling
• Occasionally (1%-33%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing

Contact Information:

Ashley Sierra, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

[e-mail] | (985) 8984000

EMPLOYMENT

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.