Respiratory Therapist (RT)

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
• Positive attitude

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

Make a difference in the lives of others — and your own — with Sage Specialty Hospital (LTAC). Apply today!

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