Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Life-Stage Care

Jobtome; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients across all ages.

The role involves RT-CRT setup, monitoring, ABG analysis, and airway management per physician orders. Requires Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days of hire. Full-time, on-site position.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures (ABG, EKG).
• Provides care aligned to patient age and needs; respects privacy.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows-style applications

Healthcare software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients across all ages.

The role involves RT-CRT setup, monitoring, ABG analysis, and airway management per physician orders. Requires Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days of hire. Full-time, on-site position.