Respiratory Care Therapist 1/2 - Registered

Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center is a 24-bed acute care critical access hospital serving the Florida Parishes region of Southeast Louisiana. We offer a wide range of services including general surgery and a 24-hour emergency department. At Lallie Kemp Regional Medical Center, we are able to bring you a wide range of services close to home, provided by a network of board‑certified physicians. We’re currently seeking a Respiratory Care Therapist 1/2 (Registered) to provide respiratory care procedures to patients. Possession of a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license and accreditation with the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Job Duties Receive, verify, and administer physician's prescriptions. Obtain requisitions and place appropriate information on them. Perform all Pulmonary Function Tests ordered by physicians on patients. Perform EKGs and assist with EKGs in the absence of EKG Technicians. Attend educational in‑services and mandatory trainings. Position‑Specific Details Work Location: The Respiratory Care Therapist 1/2 (Registered) position is located in the Respiratory Department. Shift: Shift will be determined by Manager/Supervisor. Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Respiratory Care Therapist 1 (Registered) to Respiratory Care Therapist 2 (Registered) depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. Compensation: Salary depends on qualifications. The incumbent shall possess and maintain a current BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Additional Pay Shift 2 – $2/hour Shift 3 – $2.50/hour Weekends – $2.50/hour Holidays – $2.50/hour Contact Information Sycondria Wilson Brumfield, HR Analyst C Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io office Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr