Respiratory Therapist - Full-Time

CARIN Alliance; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance is seeking an experienced allied health professional for a travel assignment to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support across multiple units. You will float between units, performing arterial blood gases, EKGs, and assist with airway management.

The role emphasizes night shifts (3 per week) and care for neonatal through geriatric patients, with required licensure and relevant certifications such as PALS, BLS, RRT/CRT, NRP, and ACLS.

Qualifications

• 12 months of recent respiratory care experience, including 3 months within the last year.
• Valid license required for submission.
• Preferred NICU experience and NRP certification for NICU roles.
• Certifications include PALS, BLS, RRT or CRT, NRP, and ACLS.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and ability to float across units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory treatments and monitor oxygen and ventilation support.
• Perform diagnostic tests including arterial blood gases and EKGs.
• Assist with changing artificial airways and weaning oxygen therapy.
• Work primarily during night shifts, with a schedule of 3 shifts per week.
• Provide care to neonatal through geriatric patients.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Unit Float

Job description

Role Overview:

An experienced allied health professional is needed for a travel assignment providing respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for a diverse patient population. The role involves floating across multiple units, performing procedures like arterial blood gases, EKGs, and assisting with airway management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory treatments and monitor oxygen and ventilation support.
• Perform diagnostic tests including arterial blood gases and EKGs.
• Assist with changing artificial airways and weaning oxygen therapy.
• Work primarily during night shifts, with a schedule of 3 shifts per week.
• Provide care to neonatal through geriatric patients.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of 12 months of recent relevant experience, including 3 months within the last year.
• Valid license required for submission.
• Preferred NICU experience and NRP certification for NICU roles.
• Certifications include PALS, BLS, RRT or CRT, NRP, and ACLS.
• Strong communication, adaptability, and ability to float across units.
• References from recent supervisors and proof of identification needed.

Additional Details:

Flu vaccination required post-submission (religious, medical, or personal declinations accepted). Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility and be available for up to 14 days off. Pre-employment modules may be required. This is a travel-only position, not local.