Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care Ventilation & Diagnostics

Ochsner Health System Careers; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in the New Orleans, LA area to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role involves hands‑on therapy, monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy and a current license to practice in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in any U.S. state or in any country.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support to patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Set‑ups, monitors, weans Oxygen Therapy and artificial ventilation; draw and report ABGs and EKGs.
• Educate patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans; document clinical information.

Skills

Respiratory care

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Job description

Ochsner Health is hiring a Respiratory Therapist in the New Orleans, LA area to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role involves hands‑on therapy, monitoring, and collaboration with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requires an Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy and a current license to practice in the U.S.