24/7 Rapid-Response Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health System; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy and ventilation, and report ABGs and EKG results.

Required: Associate's Degree; state license; NBRC Registered Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential in a compliant care

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures (ABGs, EKGs).
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Adapts approach to patient population while respecting privacy.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written comms

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy and ventilation, and report ABGs and EKG results.

Required: Associate's Degree; state license; NBRC Registered Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential in a compliant care