Critical Care Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across neonatal to geriatric patients, including oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and diagnostic testing, under physician orders. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires Associate's degree, Louisiana license, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• NBRC Certified Respiratory Therapist credentialed.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapies per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care considering patient age and safety.
• Adapts care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows OS

Clinical software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Lafayette, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide care across neonatal to geriatric patients, including oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and diagnostic testing, under physician orders. The role emphasizes adherence to policies, documentation, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Requires Associate's degree, Louisiana license, BLS/ACLS, and NBRC certification.