Respiratory Therapist

Opportunity:

Respiratory Therapist - Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Details:

• Every other weekend coverage required
• Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• Holiday assignments are based on departmental needs and fair staff rotation
• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty required
• First-time travelers accepted; must be an experienced RT, no new graduates
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, CRT/RRT
• Louisiana state license required (compact or LA license required; turnaround time is roughly 4 weeks)
• Must be comfortable treating adult and geriatric patient populations
• Key skills include adult critical care, BiPAP/CPAP, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas drawing and interpretation, intubation assist, tracheostomy care and management, high flow nasal cannula, ECMO, bronchoscopy support, and patient transport
• Upon accepting an assignment, unit manager may assign you to an Emergency Team with an expectation to stay at the facility until after an event passes or serve as part of the relief team