Neonatal NICU Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Baptist NICU nights shift. You will provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric ages, in-patients and out-patients.

The role involves operating RT-CRT setups, monitoring, weaning oxygen therapy, drawing and reporting ABGs and EKGs, and assisting with artificial airways as ordered by physicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in Respiratory Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy and ventilation.
• Draw, analyze and report ABGs and EKGs; assist with airway management as ordered.

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Baptist NICU nights shift. You will provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric ages, in-patients and out-patients.

The role involves operating RT-CRT setups, monitoring, weaning oxygen therapy, drawing and reporting ABGs and EKGs, and assisting with artificial airways as ordered by physicians.