Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System Careers; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The RT will perform procedures, document outcomes, and educate patients and staff as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires a current RT license, NBRC-RRT certification, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and strong computer and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Current License as Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• BLS current; ACLS obtained within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on patient age and needs.
• Adapts care to the patient population and privacy requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows skills

Interpersonal

Education

High School diploma

NBRC RRT certification

State license as RT

BLS

ACLS within 90 days

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The RT will perform procedures, document outcomes, and educate patients and staff as part of a collaborative care team.

The role requires a current RT license, NBRC-RRT certification, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and strong computer and communication skills.