Respiratory Therapist CRT/RRT - Critical Care Expert

Jobtome; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT-CRT) to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT equipment, perform ABG sampling, monitor patients, and assist with airway management under physician orders.

Required: Associate's degree; valid Respiratory Therapist license in state; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and current state license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained 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 colleagues on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures such as ABG sampling.
• Provides care tailored to the patient’s age and needs.
• Maintains patient privacy and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist (RT-CRT) to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will operate RT-CRT equipment, perform ABG sampling, monitor patients, and assist with airway management under physician orders.

Required: Associate's degree; valid Respiratory Therapist license in state; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days.