Respiratory Therapist
Shreveport, LA
PHP
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Overview: Respiratory Care Position

Location

• City: Shreveport, Louisiana
• Facility: Willis-Knighton Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory Care
• Shift: 12-hour variable shifts; options include 3/2, 5/2, or 7 on/7 off rotations.
• Floating: Required to float to all facilities within a 20-25 minute driving distance.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2+ years in Respiratory Care, with NICU/PICU experience.
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted; must have completed at least one 13-week assignment.

Patient Types

• Common diagnoses include:

  • COPD, CHF, Flu, Pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, Lung Cancer, Stroke, ALS, post-CABG, post-Liver/Kidney Transplant, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Radical Head/Neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy.
  • Minor Trauma – MVA.
  • GBS, RSV, Cystic Fibrosis, high-risk delivery neonates.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – preferred
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – preferred
• National Accreditation through NBRC required
• LA State Licensure required
• Valid driver’s license and proof of vehicle insurance required.

Skills Required

• Comfortable with high-risk deliveries and supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU.
• Experience with intubation of neonates, airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response, and inhaled medication administration (including nitric oxide).

Equipment Used

• Various respiratory care equipment including Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, and others.

Department Support

• Support from a Director of Respiratory Care, Assistant Director, Shift Supervisors, Team Leads, RT Educators, and a Department Coordinator.

Orientation and Scheduling

• Orientation: 2 days of NEO orientation for the system, covering all four facilities.
• Scheduling: 36/48 hour rotation with weekend rotation every other weekend. Shift times are 7a-7p and 7p-7a.

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Pewter
• Free Parking: Yes
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Documentation

• Various documents including clinical references, CPR certification, criminal background check, drug screen, and more.