Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
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

Required Credentials and Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • AHA or ARC only
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

  • AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

  • AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

  • AHA only
• National or Board Certification

  • Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from NBRC
• License/Certificate Verification

  • Active professional license for the State of Louisiana (or Mississippi if applicable) with primary source verification within 30 days of start and updated upon expiration

Required Health and Safety Compliance

• Immunizations and Health Proofs:

  • MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
  • Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with required approvals
  • Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations, positive titer, or declination with signed statement
  • Tdap: Proof of vaccination within past 10 years or declination with required approvals
  • Influenza Vaccine: Optional; medical or religious exemptions accepted with proper documentation
• TB Testing:

  • Negative QuantiFERON blood test within 1 year OR 2-step skin test (1 within 30 days, 1 within 1 year)
  • If positive, MD note confirming no active TB or proof of treatment required
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Optional; proof or exemption accepted
• Fit Test:

  • N95 mask fit test (3M 1860, 1860s, or 1870+) within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• Health Statement:

  • Signed and dated within 1 year confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Annual TB Questionnaire:

  • Required within 6 months of start; if positive, documentation of evaluation and treatment completion required
• Eye Exam & Color Vision:

  • Ishihara Color Test and Snellen Vision test within 1 year prior to start

Required Professional Documentation

• Resume/Profile (required for submission)
• Criminal Background Check:

  • Completed within 30 days prior to start
  • Includes SSN address trace, county criminal searches for all counties lived/worked in last 7 years, national criminal check, and various federal watchlists (NSO, OFAC, OIG, SAM)
  • Education and employment verification for last 5 years
  • Driving record if applicable
• HRIS Form (required for submission)
• Badge Photo:

  • Forward facing, well-lit, neutral background, JPEG format
• Code of Conduct:

  • Signed and dated annually
• Contract Annual Education:

  • As required by the facility

Required Skills and Competency Testing

• FMOLHS Skills Checklist:

  • Unit-specific to scope of practice, completed within 1 year prior to start, updated annually
• FMOLHS Core Competencies:

  • Must be current within 1 year prior to start with 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:

  • Copies of exams needed within 1 year of start with passing score of 80% or higher

Drug Screening

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Includes testing for marijuana/THC, PCP, amphetamines, opiates, cocaine, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, methadone, propoxyphene, and methaqualone
• Positive marijuana/THC results reviewed on a case-by-case basis with additional documentation

This position requires thorough credential verification, health compliance, and competency validation to ensure readiness and safety in the clinical environment.