Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC); Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC) in Lake Charles, LA is hiring full-time Respiratory Therapists (RTs) to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for residents and patients.

The role requires NBRC credentialing and AMA-approved school graduation, with flexibility for 12-hour shifts. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to eligible candidates, along with strong pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be credentialed by NBRC as Respiratory Therapist.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Provide general respiratory services including oxygen, medical gas, humidification and suction therapies.
• Document patient procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate relevant patient information to physicians and caregivers.
• Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy.
• Review and implement process improvements to improve patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

NBRC credentialed Respiratory Therapist

AMA school graduate in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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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).