Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System; Norco (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care including therapy, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, draw ABGs, and assist with airway management under physician orders.

The role requires an Associate's degree with Florida licensure current in state of practice, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• RR T certification by NBRC.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on patient age and needs.
• Adapts communication to patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care including therapy, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy, draw ABGs, and assist with airway management under physician orders.

The role requires an Associate's degree with Florida licensure current in state of practice, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.