Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — 24/7 On-Call

Jobtome; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to in-patients and out-patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. The role involves performing RT procedures, interpreting ABGs, and assisting with artificial ventilation under physician orders.

Candidates must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist in the practice state, with NBRC certification and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• BLS certification; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and staff on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and report results.
• Provide age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows-based applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Respiratory care software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to provide high-quality respiratory care to in-patients and out-patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. The role involves performing RT procedures, interpreting ABGs, and assisting with artificial ventilation under physician orders.

Candidates must be a licensed Respiratory Therapist in the practice state, with NBRC certification and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.