Respiratory Therapist – High-Risk Delivery & Level 3 NICU/PICU
Shreveport, LA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Care Position

Location: Shreveport, Louisiana
Facility: Willis-Knighton South (part of Willis-Knighton Health system)

Job Overview

• Work across 4 campuses within a 20-25 minute driving distance:

  • Willis Knighton Medical Center (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele)
  • Willis Knighton Bossier (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D - High Risk Deliveries)
  • Willis Knighton Pierremont (ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D - High Risk Deliveries)
  • Willis Knighton South (NICU/PICU/Peds – Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults – ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, L&D High Risk Deliveries)

• Must be comfortable attending high risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU.

• Minimum experience: 2+ years in respiratory care.

• Not accepting first-time travelers; must have completed at least one 13-week assignment.

Patient Types / Common Diagnoses

• COPD, CHF, Flu, Pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, Lung Cancer, Stroke, ALS
• Post-operative care: s/p CABG, Liver/Kidney Transplant
• Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Radical Head/Neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy
• Minor trauma (e.g., motor vehicle accidents)
• GBS, RSV, Cystic Fibrosis
• High risk delivery neonates

Required Certifications

• BLS (required)
• NRP (required)
• ACLS (preferred)
• PALS (preferred)
• National Accreditation through NBRC (required)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) highly preferred; CRT accepted
• Louisiana State Licensure (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required for floating between campuses)

Skills Required

• Experience with high risk deliveries, including neonatal intubation if necessary
• Airway and ventilator management
• ABG puncture and analysis
• Non-invasive ventilation
• Code Blue and rapid response experience
• Inhaled medication administration, including nitric oxide

Equipment Used

• Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300
• Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2
• Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX (COPD)
• NICU-specific: Oscillator, Neopuff for deliveries

Department Support

• Director and Assistant Director of Respiratory Care
• 2 Shift Supervisors on site at Willis Knighton Medical Center (Days & Nights)
• 4 Team Leads floating between Willis Knighton Pierremont and South (2 Days, 2 Nights)
• 4 Respiratory Therapist Educators covering all campuses
• Department Coordinators for multiple campuses
• EMR support Respiratory Therapists
• ECMO Critical Care Coordinator (travelers will not work directly with ECMO)

Charting System

• Meditech Expanse

Floating Requirements

• Must be flexible to float among all 4 campuses during the contract
• Travel time between campuses is approximately 20-25 minutes

Orientation

• 2 days of system-wide orientation
• Orientation includes all 4 facilities within 2 days
• Length and content depend on experience and comfort level

Scheduling

• 36 or 48-hour rotations
• Management open to various schedules: 7 on/7 off; 3/2 or 5/2 rotating weeks
• Shift times: 7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM
• Weekend rotation: every other weekend
• No call required; overtime may be available with approval
• Holiday work as assigned unless RTO (Release Time Off) is in contract
• RTO requires manager approval

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Pewter
• Free parking available

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Onboarding / Compliance Requirements

Includes but not limited to:

• Annual Core Competencies
• Clinical References
• COVID requirements
• CPR Certification (BLS)
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screen
• Employment Authorization
• Immunizations and Titers (Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP)
• HIPAA training
• License Verification
• NBRC and NRP certifications
• Physical exam and TB testing
• Skills checklist and unit competency verification