Respiratory Therapist - 24/7 On-Call & Patient Care

Jobtome; Jennings (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, and assist with artificial airway management under physician orders and established policies.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist,

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in respiratory care (Bachelor's preferred).
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as required.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric populations.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, and assist with artificial airway management under physician orders and established policies.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist,