Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal to Geriatric Care

Jobtome; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT sets up, monitors, and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, and analyzes ABGs and EKGs.

Candidates must hold current RT licensure in the state, NBRC credential as an RT, and BLS/ACLS certifications (ACLS within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent.
• Current Respiratory Therapist licensure in the practicing state.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care and oxygen therapy to patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Perform diagnostic tests and arterial blood gases analysis.
• Wean and manage ventilation support; monitor RT-CRT equipment.
• Educate patients and teammates on treatments and plans.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Data entry

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT sets up, monitors, and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, and analyzes ABGs and EKGs.

Candidates must hold current RT licensure in the state, NBRC credential as an RT, and BLS/ACLS certifications (ACLS within 90 days).