Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lake Charles, LA
Health Saviours
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

NICU experience is required
 

Unit description/expectation: Level three NICU. Needs to be able to work independently in the NICU and needs to have knowledge with ventilators, oscillations, nitric oxide therapy, drawing from arterial lines. Therapists attend all c-sections. Being able to intubate is a plus. St. Patrick Hospital is adult ICU - needs knowledge of ventilators and cardiac surgery patients. Both facilities have full standing ER.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

1. RT or RCP License in state of employment required-LOUISIANA
2. Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
3. Current BLS certification required via AHA
4. Current ACLS certification required via AHA
5. Current PALS certification required via AHA
6. Current NRP certification required 

CRT candidates can be considered for this position.

Weekend Requirement:

Potential to be scheduled on a weekend

On Call Requirement:

No call

Floating Requirement / Locations:

Will float between Lake Charles and St Patrick facility. Shift will change to 6PM-6AM

Nurse / Patient Ratio:

5:1 (5 vents to one therapist)

EMR Used:

EPIC