Our Client is currently seeking Neonatal ICU Respiratory Therapist for positions in Shreveport, Louisiana for a 3x12 Nights, 19:00:00-07:00:00, 12.00-3 shift. The ideal candidate will possess a current Certification in Louisiana. This is a Respiratory Therapist position in the Respiratory Care.

Requirements
• Current Resume
• Certification as required by state
• 2 current clinical references
• Health/Dental Benefit package
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

General Information:
• # of Treatment Areas: Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance
• Willis Knighton Medical Center- ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele
• Willis Knighton Bossier- ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele LD - High Risk Deliveries
• Willis Knighton Pierremont- ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, LD High Risk Deliveries
• Willis Knighton South NICU/PICU/Peds Level 3 NICU and PICU and Adults ED, ICU, Stepdown, Med/Tele, LD High Risk Deliveries
• Minimum experience required: 2+ years required must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting NICU/PICU
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least (1) 13-week assignment

Patient Types (Common Diagnoses):
• COPD, CHF, Flu, Pneumonia, COVID, ARDS, Lung CA, Stroke, ALS, s/p CABG, s/p Liver/Kidney Transplant, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, Radical Head/Neck surgeries requiring tracheostomy
• Minor Trauma MVAGBS, RSV, Cystic Fibrosis, high risk delivery neonates

Required Certifications:
• BLS required
• NRP required
• ACLS preferred
• PALS preferred
• National Accreditation through NBRC required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist highly preferred but not a deal breaker, CRT is accepted
• LA State Licensure required
• Valid driver s license will be floating to (4) different campuses during contract

Skills required:
• Must be comfortable with attending high risk deliveries, as well as supporting Level 3 NICU/PICU
• High risk delivery experience intubation of Neonate, if necessary
• Airway and ventilator management, ABG puncture and analysis, Non-invasive ventilation, Code Blue and rapid response experience, inhaled medication administration to include nitric oxide.

Equipment Used:
• Servo U, Servo I, Trilogy, V60, EV300, Vapotherm HVT, Vapotherm Precision Flow, Airvo 2, Percussion Air IPV, ResMed Lumis TX (COPD)
• NICU - Oscillator, Neopuff for deliveries

Support within the Department:
• Director of Respiratory Care
• Assistant Director of Respiratory Care
• 2 Shift Supervisors on site at WKMC (Days Nights)
• 4 Team Leads will float between WKP and WK South (2 on Days; 2 on Nights)
• 4 RT Educators cover all campuses
• Department Coordinator WKP, WKB and WK South
• (2) Respiratory Therapists within department to provide EMR support to staff
• ECMO Critical Care Coordinator travelers will not work specifically with ECMO

Charting System:
• Meditech Expanse

Floating Required:
• Flexibility to float throughout all (4) campuses during contract is required
• Will work through all campuses 20-25 minutes driving distance

Orientation:
• 2 days of NEO orientation for system
• Will orient to all (4) facilities within a 2 day period
• Will depend on experience and comfortability

Scheduling:
• Will work 36/48 hr rotation
• Management is open to 7 on/7 off; 3/2 or 5/2 rotating weeks
• Shift Times: 7a-7p; 7p-7a
• Weekend rotation: Every other weekend

Call:
• see below
• OT might be available based on facility approval

Holiday Expectations:
• As assigned unless RTO is in contract
• RTO: Must go through Manager for approval

Transport Details:
• 2 call shifts a month with a 2-hour minimum. These call shifts could include adults
• No additional compensation if the transport occurs during your shift. Transport could be ground or air
• Less experienced RT s will be required to take call, however they will cover the unit while the more experienced therapist accompanies the transport.
• Staff will receive orientation for transport equipment, documentation, and procedures
• Additional call is available on a voluntary basis

Other notes?
• Scrub Color: Pewter
• Free Parking? Yes