Respiratory Therapist Registered or Certified - PRN

100 LCMC Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

100 LCMC Health is seeking a Licensed Respiratory Therapist based at New Orleans East Hospital. The role demands expertise in critical care procedures, patient assessment, and ventilator management. Candidates must hold several certifications, including BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

This position entails nighttime shifts and requires adherence to strict infection control policies to maintain patient safety. Join us in providing vital care to our community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Louisiana state license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Certifications in CRT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS required.
• Experience in critical and general care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical and general care procedures including patient assessment.
• Organize and manage equipment and supply needs for patient care.
• Adhere to infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ventilator management

Bronchoscopy assistance

Airway management

Infection control policies

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – 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

Job description

Overview

Your job is more than a job. One‑of‑a‑kind care comes from one‑of‑a‑kind people. As a respiratory therapist, you understand that you may be the lifeline for patients struggling to breathe. It takes tireless dedication that goes beyond nebulizers and ventilators. Cardiopulmonary disorders are life‑challenging, and your skillset determines 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. That’s no small task. You wear your compassion on your sleeve every time you hear those words from a child suffering with asthma to an elderly patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It’s why you do what you do, and that’s what we love about you.

Responsibilities

• Perform 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, 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 and supply needs appropriately.
• Demonstrate quality improvement commitment through accurate monitoring, documentation, and incident reporting.
• Participate in planning and problem solving.
• Adhere to BSI policies at all times.
• Perform treatments using aseptic technique when required.
• Follow, instruct, and enforce infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment for everyone by recognizing and taking action to correct unsafe conditions using proper communication channels.
• Communicate information regarding treatments to ensure patients or family members understand, comprehend, and actively participate.

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Location

New Orleans East Hospital, New Orleans East, Louisiana

Qualifications

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist – Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) – 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

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. 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.