Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health; Louisiana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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. The RT-CRT assesses and reports ABGs and EKGs, delivers therapy, and assists with airway management according to physician orders and policies.

Required - Associate's Degree; Current State license as a Respiratory Therapist and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; BLS and ACLS within 90 days of

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current Licensed Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
• BLS and ACLS 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 coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Provides age-appropriate care and adapts to patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

NBRC RRT

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. The RT-CRT assesses and reports ABGs and EKGs, delivers therapy, and assists with airway management according to physician orders and policies.

Required - Associate's Degree; Current State license as a Respiratory Therapist and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; BLS and ACLS within 90 days of