Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation

Ochsner Health System; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role includes drawing and reporting arterial blood gases, assisting with airway management, and providing patient education and care under physician orders.

Required credentials include an active state Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• NBRC certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• BLS from the American Heart Association is required; ACLS must be obtained 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 treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role includes drawing and reporting arterial blood gases, assisting with airway management, and providing patient education and care under physician orders.

Required credentials include an active state Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of