Respiratory Therapist (RT)

Career Opportunities with The Carpenter Health Network A great place to work. Careers At The Carpenter Health Network Share with friends or Subscribe! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Now hiring for Full-time and PRN Respiratory Therapists (RTs) in Lake Charles, LA! We offer you: Incredible Work Schedule, Excellent Pay and Remarkable Career Advancement Opportunities. Requirements : Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) and be a graduate of an approved AMA school of Respiratory Therapy Must be knowledgeable of general, rehabilitative and restorative nursing and medical practices, procedures, laws, regulations and guidelines governing long term care Must be able to work flexible schedule including 12-hour shifts Patient care oriented Excellent written and verbal communication skills Duties : Provide general respiratory therapeutic services including oxygen, medical gas, humidification and suction therapies. Document patient/resident procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records. Communicate relevant patient/resident information to appropriate physicians and caregivers Provide staff education related to respiratory therapy Exhibits commitment to results by looking for and recommending/implementing process improvements Monitor patient/resident progress and update respiratory care plan as needed #J-18808-Ljbffr