Resp Therapist NICU-Peds RRT

Job Description

Job Description

Join our organization and experience a workplace where colleagues are valued and trusted members of the healthcare team. Advance your career with a company dedicated to providing respectful and compassionate care, recognizing the unique worth of every individual. We invite you to apply for the following position: Respiratory Therapist NICU-Peds RRT.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be pivotal in assisting patients during both routine and critical care situations. Your responsibilities will include performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while managing both invasive and noninvasive ventilation in various healthcare environments. You will benefit from cutting-edge respiratory technology, mentorship from seasoned RT leaders, and the support of a reliable, collaborative team that fosters your success and professional development. With a consistent and predictable schedule, you will have the stability and resources necessary to provide exceptional care, enhance your skills, and make a meaningful impact on patient health daily.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

• Evaluating respiratory conditions by conducting focused assessments, interpreting breath sounds and airway patency, and identifying the need for respiratory interventions.
• Administering evidence-based therapies by delivering oxygen support, aerosolized medications, airway clearance techniques, and other treatments in emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Overseeing ventilation and airways by assisting with the placement of artificial airways, initiating and adjusting both invasive and noninvasive ventilation, monitoring patient responses, and swiftly addressing clinical changes or emergencies.
• Assisting patients and the healthcare team by educating patients and their families, serving as a clinical resource, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and aiding in the stabilization of newborns during deliveries when necessary.
• Ensuring equipment safety and maintenance by setting up, operating, and cleaning respiratory devices; ensuring readiness and preventive maintenance; safely transporting ventilated patients; and adhering to all infection prevention protocols.

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• Neonate Resuscitation certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• STABLE certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.
• (RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner certification is required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of starting employment.

Our organization offers a comprehensive rewards package designed to support the health, life, career, and retirement of our team members. The available plans and programs include:

• Extensive benefits covering medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellness support , including complimentary counseling and referral services.
• Time-off programs for paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement options , including a 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (depending on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellness counseling.
• Educational support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with a nursing college.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family planning, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Our facility is a 350+ bed hospital and emergency room located in Alexandria, Louisiana, offering a wide range of services from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff comprises professionals from over 30 specialties. We believe that clearly defined values are essential for fostering staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team, you contribute to a positive hospital culture that enhances the well-being of patients and their families, as well as your colleagues and your own job satisfaction. Discover how our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence, and professional expertise can enhance your career.

Our organization has been recognized multiple times as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute. In recent years, we have invested approximately $3.7 billion in charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

If this opportunity resonates with you, we encourage you to apply for the Respiratory Therapist NICU-Peds RRT position. We review all applications promptly, and highly qualified candidates will be contacted directly by our team. We are conducting interviews - apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.