Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care & Ventilation Expert

Ochsner Health System; Mount Airy (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic testing for patients from neonatal to geriatric levels. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy and ventilation, and draw arterial blood gases under physician orders.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, NBRC RRT, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days, plus strong communication and teamwork to support patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in respiratory care required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS required; ACLS obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including ABGs and related tests.
• Provides age-appropriate care and adapts communication to patient needs.
• Maintains patient privacy and complies with policies.

Skills

Data entry

Windows skills

Interpersonal

Patient care

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic testing for patients from neonatal to geriatric levels. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor and wean oxygen therapy and ventilation, and draw arterial blood gases under physician orders.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, NBRC RRT, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days, plus strong communication and teamwork to support patient care.