Respiratory Therapist Registered or Certified - PRN

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Louisiana is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist. You will play a crucial role in patient care by managing ventilation and performing critical procedures. The role requires several certifications including Licensed Respiratory Therapist and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. The work environment is centered around compassion and quality care, where you will collaborate to deliver one-of-a-kind patient experiences. Join a team that values heart and soul in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in various critical care procedures.
• Organize and prioritize patient care equipment and procedures.
• Manage supply needs appropriately.
• Document and monitor quality improvement measures.

Skills

Proficient in critical care procedures

Arterial puncture and cannulation

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Infection control policies

Education

Licensed Respiratory Therapist - Louisiana State Board

Certified Respiratory Therapist - NBRC

American Heart Association (BLS, CPR)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

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 as a respiratory therapist and a human being, 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. There’s no feeling like the feeling of “I can’t breathe.” 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. Your experiences, knowledge, skills, your empathy, compassion, personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this critical respiratory therapist role.

Your Everyday

• 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.

The Must‑Haves

Minimum

• 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.

Work Shift

• Nights (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary.

About New Orleans East Hospital

New Orleans East Hospital, vital to LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, has been New Orleans East’s and the surrounding community’s trusted healthcare leader since 2014, embodying our mission of not only superior care, but healthcare with heart, courtesy, concern, kindness, and welcoming spirit for everyone. Learn more about New Orleans East Hospital 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.

You are welcome here. 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.

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