Respiratory Therapist- NICU

About the role

At Baton Rouge General, our patients aren't the only people we take care of; we take care of our team too. We are proud to offer our employees the benefits and resources they need to be their best selves at work and at home.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy and perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to cardiopulmonary disorders in accordance with physician orders and established practices.
• Deliver and set up respiratory care equipment, ensuring proper function and adherence to safety standards.
• Monitor patients on continuous ventilation and make necessary equipment adjustments per departmental standards.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and collaborate with medical staff on patient care plans.
• Adhere to hospital safety and infection control policies, ensuring all equipment is clean, sterile, and ready for use.
• Handle medications securely and accurately as part of respiratory treatments.
• Educate and mentor staff through in-service presentations, serve as a resource for peers, and stay current with professional advancements.
• Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives to enhance department operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and detail-oriented professionals
• Ability to perform under pressure with minimal supervision
• Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• One year of experience in an acute care hospital preferred
• Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
• CURRENT Louisiana licensure as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• CPR Certification required
• NRP, PALS, and ACLS certifications preferred

Benefits

We are a nationally and locally recognized leader in quality and ranked one of the best healthcare employers in the state. Check out our employee perks here!

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD