Impactful Rapid-Response Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health System Careers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal care, monitor oxygen therapy, and deliver ventilation support. You will perform diagnostic procedures, document clinical data, and educate patients and staff under physician orders.

Requires an Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and optional NICU NRP certification depending on unit needs.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and plans.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Windows

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and neonatal care, monitor oxygen therapy, and deliver ventilation support. You will perform diagnostic procedures, document clinical data, and educate patients and staff under physician orders.

Requires an Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and optional NICU NRP certification depending on unit needs.