Respiratory Therapist (RT)

carpenterhealth; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 4,822,000 - 5,097,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Shift differential: Day +$2, Night +$4

Job summary

Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation is recruiting PRN Respiratory Therapists in Baton Rouge, LA. You will deliver respiratory therapies, document care, and collaborate with physicians and staff to support long-term care residents.

Requirements include NBRC credential, an active Louisiana license, and graduation from an AMA respiratory therapy program. Competitive pay with day/night shift differentials and an ESOP benefit await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• NBRC credential and graduate of an AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Louisiana Respiratory Therapy license active.
• Knowledge of long-term care practices, laws, and guidelines.
• Able to work flexible 12-hour shifts.
• Patient care oriented with communication skills.
• Positive attitude and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory therapies including oxygen, medical gas, humidification, and suction.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate resident records.
• Communicate resident information to physicians and caregivers.
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
• Suggest and implement process improvements for better care.
• Monitor resident progress and update care plans as needed.

Skills

NBRC Credentialed

Louisiana license

Patient care oriented

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Education

AMA school of Respiratory Therapy graduate

Job description

Now hiring for PRN Respiratory Therapists (RT) in Baton Rouge, LA!

Why Join Us?

At Capitol House Nursing and Rehabilitation, we invest in our people through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) — a unique benefit that makes you a true employee-owner.

As part of our team, you’ll receive company stock at no cost to you, with benefits that include:

• Building long-term wealth for your future
• Enjoying a retirement benefit you don’t pay for
• Sharing directly in the success you help create every day

Shifts available:

• PRN - All shifts available

Starting Pay $35-$37/hour

Shift Differential +$2 for Day Shift, +$4 for Night Shift

Requirements

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy
• Current and active Louisiana Respiratory Therapy license
• Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care
• Must be able to work flexible schedule including 12-hour shifts
• Patient care oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Positive attitude

Duties

• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services to patients including oxygen, medical gas, and humidification and suction therapies.
• Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.
• Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy
• Exhibits commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements
• Monitor patient/resident progress and update respiratory care plan as needed

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Capitol House Nursing and Rehab.

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