Respiratory Therapist Registered - Sign-on Bonus of $15,000 Available!

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll be hands-on with both critical and general care, including:

• Managing ventilators and adjusting settings based on patient needs
• Performing arterial punctures and assisting with airway management
• Supporting high-acuity situations like Code III responses
• Assisting with bronchoscopies and intubations
• Delivering therapies (oxygen, aerosol, CPT, IPPB, incentive spirometry, and more)
• Maintaining strict infection control and safety standards
• Collaborating with a team that values your insight and expertise

Required Credentials

• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)
• Current BLS / CPR (AHA)
• ACLS Certification
• PALS Certification

Beyond The Basics

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments
• A compassionate, patient-first mindset
• A team player who communicates clearly and confidently

The Difference You Make

Respiratory distress is overwhelming, but you bring relief. You bring clarity. You bring breath back. And those moments when a patient relaxes, smiles, and finally exhales? That’s why you do what you do.

Work Shift

LCMC Health is a community. Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way.

Lakeside Hospital has a heritage rooted in extraordinary care for women and babies, while evolving to meet the healthcare needs of the whole family. As an essential part of LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, Lakeside Hospital brings a new level of expert care by going the extra mile, treating the whole patient and not just a condition.

Extras

• Deliver healthcare with heart
• Give people a reason to smile
• Put a little love in your work
• Be honest and real, but with compassion
• Bring some lagniappe into everything you do
• Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care
• See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective
• Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other
• Love what makes you, you - because we do

About the Role

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.

To keep our career applications up-to-date, applications are inactive after 6 months and, therefore, require a new application for employment to be completed.

To expedite the hiring process, proof of citizenship or immigration status will be required to verify your lawful right to work in the United States.