Respiratory Therapist Registered

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus Available

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in New Orleans is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver comprehensive patient care. The role involves managing critical procedures and ensuring patient safety. Candidates must hold RRT certification and be licensed in Louisiana. Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required. The position requires night shifts, and there is a sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist with Louisiana State Board certification.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS, CPR) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certified.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in critical care procedures.
• Organize and prioritize patient care equipment operation.
• Ensure quality improvement through accurate documentation.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Aseptic technique

Infection control policies

Communication skills

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Job description

Position Overview

One-of-a-kind care comes from one-of-a-kind people. As a Registered Respiratory Therapist, you believe in treating the whole person, and not just the disease or illness, going beyond nebulizers, inhalers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary disorders are life-challenging and as a registered respiratory therapist, you understand arterial puncture or cannulation, artificial airway types and sizes, initial ventilatory settings for mechanical ventilation, ventilator changes based on established parameters and patient assignments to staff based on skills inventory. And as a compassionate human being, you empathize with the feeling of “I can’t breathe” from a child suffering with asthma to an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in critical and general care procedures including patient assessment, ventilator management, arterial punctures, code III response, bronchoscopy assistance, intubation, monitoring equipment, airway management, endo/nasotracheal suctioning, and arterial line placement, aerosol therapy, IPPB, CPT, oxygen therapy, incentive spirometry, aerochamber/inhaler, and peak flow meters.
• Organize and set priorities while assuring safe operation of all equipment needed for patient care and procedures within the established guidelines and timeframes.
• Manage equipment/supply needs appropriately.
• Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incidents.
• Participate in planning and problem solving.
• Adhere to BSI policies at all times.
• Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required.
• Follow, instruct and enforce others on infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions utilizing proper channels of communication.
• Communicate information regarding treatments ensuring patient’s or family members understanding, comprehension and active participation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Current American Heart Association (BLS, CPR) certifications.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America).

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus Available.

EEO Statement

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.