Respiratory Therapist Registered - Limited Assignment

LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LCMC Health is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to join West Jefferson Medical Center on the night shift. You’ll manage ventilators, assist with airway management, and respond to high-acuity events, providing patient-centered care with a focus on safety and communication.

You’ll collaborate with a skilled team, educate patients and families, and uphold infection control standards while delivering a range of therapies and procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in Louisiana is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) is preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR (AHA) certification is required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications are required.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail are essential.
• Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments is essential.
• Compassionate, patient-first mindset and teamwork are essential.
• Clear, confident communication with the care team is expected.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators and adjust settings based on patient needs
• Perform arterial punctures and assist with airway management
• Support high-acuity situations like Code III responses
• Assist with bronchoscopies and intubations
• Deliver therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry, and more)
• Monitor equipment and ensure safe, effective operation
• Educate patients and families so they feel informed and empowered
• Maintain strict infection control and safety standards
• Collaborate with a team that values your insight and expertise

Skills

RRT license

NBRC Registered

BLS CPR

ACLS

PALS

Clinical judgement

Team communication

Education

LA State Licensure

NBRC Certification

Job description

Your job is more than a job Breathe Life Into Care At the heart of every breath is someone like you. You're more than a clinician you're the calm in the storm when someone says, "I can't breathe." You bring skill, precision, and heart to every moment, whether it's managing a ventilator, supporting a code, or simply helping a patient feel safe again. If you believe respiratory care is about treating the whole person, not just the condition, you'll fit right in here.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Because you don't just administer treatments, you transform fear into relief. Because every breath you help restore is a win. Because your compassion matters just as much as your clinical expertise. From a child battling with asthma to a patient navigating COPD, you're there; steady, skilled, and deeply human.

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)

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
• Current BLS / CPR (AHA)
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification
• 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.

WORK SHIFT:

Nights (United States of America)

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

Your extras

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 You are welcome here.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. Simple things make the difference.