Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Critical Care

Ochsner Health System; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $25K

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic procedures, oxygen services, and diagnostics for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will document patient data, educate teams, and support ventilation care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Required: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; state license; BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Sign-on bonus up to 25K. On-site position with flexible scheduling and ongoing compliance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong computer and data-entry skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and reports results.
• Delivers age-appropriate care and respects patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient Care

Communication

Data Entry

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic procedures, oxygen services, and diagnostics for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will document patient data, educate teams, and support ventilation care in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Required: Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; state license; BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Sign-on bonus up to 25K. On-site position with flexible scheduling and ongoing compliance responsibilities.