Therapist Respiratory Therapist

Job Title

• Respiratory Therapist

Location

• Lake Charles, LA

Schedule / Job Type

• Full-time, travel assignment, nights shift (7PM-7AM, with potential change to 6PM-6AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and critically ill patients under physician supervision
• Manage ventilators, oscillators, nitric oxide therapy, and draw arterial line samples
• Attend all C-sections and perform intubations when required
• Monitor and operate respiratory equipment including BiPAP, CPAP, and aerosolized drug delivery
• Perform patient assessments, blood gas analysis, and document care procedures accurately
• Respond to emergency codes and participate in hospital surveys as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist (RT) or Registered Cardiopulmonary (RCP) license in Louisiana
• Current BLS certification via the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current ACLS certification via AHA
• Current PALS certification via AHA
• Current NRP certification via AHA
• Experience with ventilators, neonatal and adult ICU care; NICU experience is required
• Ability to work independently in the NICU environment
• CRT candidates may be considered with relevant experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 1-3 years of respiratory therapy experience in an ICU setting
• Experience with pulmonary function testing and bronchoscopy, hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, and nocturnal oxygen evaluations
• Ability to float between facilities (Lake Charles and St. Patrick) and perform in a fast-paced, critical care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment with diverse patient populations
• Potential for permanent placement based on performance and staffing needs
• Work in state-of-the-art facilities with excellent support and resources