Registered Respiratory Therapist
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Facility: Our Lady of the Lake Hospital
Hospital System: Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period)
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each
• Every other weekend rotation

Required Credentials & Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – AHA only
• Respiratory Therapist License – Active and verified for Louisiana
• National Board Certification:

  • CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) from NBRC for Certified Respiratory Therapist level
  • RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from NBRC for Respiratory Therapist level

Required Testing & Competencies

• FMOLHS Skills Checklist – Unit-specific, updated annually within one year prior to start
• FMOLHS Core Competencies – Must be current within one year prior to start with a passing score of 80% or higher; includes HIPAA, Patient Bill of Rights, Safety Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Infection Control, Elder Abuse and Neglect, Age Specific Care, Cultural Diversity, Advance Directives
• FMOLHS Competency Exam – Passing score of 80% or higher within one year prior to start
• FMOLHS Contract Annual Education – Required annually
• FMOLHS Code of Conduct – Signed and dated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• COVID-19 Vaccine – Optional (proof or exemption accepted)
• MMR – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Hepatitis B – Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required signatures
• Influenza Vaccine – Optional; required during flu season with medical/religious exemptions accepted
• TB Test – Negative QuantiFERON blood test within one year or 2-step skin test; if positive, documentation of treatment or clearance required
• Annual TB Questionnaire – Required within 6 months of start; evaluation and treatment proof if positive
• Varicella – Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
• Tdap – Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required signatures
• Fit Test – N95 mask fit test (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) within one year prior to start, updated annually
• Health Statement – Signed and dated within one year stating ability to work without restrictions
• Eye Exam & Color Vision – Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within one year prior to start

Background & Screening

• Criminal Background Check – Completed within 30 days prior to start, including SSN address trace, county and national checks, education and employment verification (last 5 years), driving record
• Drug Screen – Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (includes marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, methaqualone)

Additional Professional Requirements

• FMOLHS Resume – Required for submission
• FMOLHS HRIS Form – Required for submission
• FMOLHS Badge Photo – Forward-facing, well-lit, JPEG format with neutral background

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, health screenings, and competency requirements prior to onboarding.