Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, and document clinical information per policy.

Requires Associate's Degree with NBRC-RRT, LA license, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• CPR/BLS required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures (ABG, EKG).
• Delivers care tailored to neonatal through geriatric patients.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Interpersonal skills

Data entry

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Medical software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, and document clinical information per policy.

Requires Associate's Degree with NBRC-RRT, LA license, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential in this role.