Respiratory Therapist (RT)

The Carpenter Health Network; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $5,000

Incredible Work Schedule

Excellent Pay

Remarkable Career Advancement

Job summary

The Carpenter Health Network is hiring Full-time Respiratory Therapists (RTs) in Lake Charles, LA. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered, with an emphasis on compassionate patient care and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualified candidates are NBRC-credentialed and graduates of an AMA Respiratory Therapy program, with flexibility for 12-hour shifts and long-term care environments.

Qualifications

• Credentialed by NBRC.
• Graduate of an AMA school of Respiratory Therapy.
• Knowledge of long-term care practices, laws, and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapies: oxygen, medical gas, humidification, suction.
• Document procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate patient information to physicians and caregivers.
• Provide staff education in respiratory therapy.
• Support process improvements and monitor progress; update care plans.

Skills

Patient care

Excellent communication

Flexible schedule

12-hour shifts

Education

NBRC credential

AMA Respiratory Therapy program graduate

Job description

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
• 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
• Positive attitude

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

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