NICU & Peds Respiratory Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking a NICU/PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for full-time with a sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include delivering neonatal to geriatric respiratory care, procedures, diagnostics, and patient education across inpatient and outpatient care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current RT license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Flexible shifts include days or nights; on-site at Ochsner Jefferson Hwy.

Qualifications

• Current State Respiratory Therapist license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate respiratory care from neonatal to geriatric.
• Adapts communication for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans is seeking a NICU/PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) for full-time with a sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include delivering neonatal to geriatric respiratory care, procedures, diagnostics, and patient education across inpatient and outpatient care.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current RT license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Flexible shifts include days or nights; on-site at Ochsner Jefferson Hwy.