Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Stat Home Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Excellent pay

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC) in Lake Charles, LA is hiring Full-time Respiratory Therapists (RTs). The role requires NBRC credentialing and AMA school graduation, with a focus on long-term care procedures.

Expect 12-hour shifts and a commitment to patient-centered care, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication. We offer a $5,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth within our LTAC setting.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by the NBRC and graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Knowledge of long-term care practices, laws and guidelines.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts with flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services: oxygen, medical gas, humidification, suction.
• Document procedures, analyze data and maintain records.
• Communicate patient information to physicians and caregivers.
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
• Suggest process improvements and monitor patient progress.

Skills

NBRC credentialed

12-hour shifts

Patient care oriented

Strong communication

Education

Graduate of AMA school of Respiratory Therapy

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Now hiring for Full-time Respiratory Therapists (RTs) in Lake Charles, LA!

***$5,000 Sign-on Bonus***

We offer you: Incredible Work Schedule, Excellent Pay and Remarkable Career Advancement Opportunities.

Requirements:

• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy
• 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

Duties:

• Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen, medical gas, 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 Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC).