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

Shift: DAYS- 7AM-7PM unless floating to St. Patrick. The schedule changes to 6AM-6PM

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.

Permanent is an option if there is an opening

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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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