Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Patient Care Expert

Ochsner Health System; Luling (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform RT-CRT procedures, monitor ABGs and EKGs, and deliver therapies under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree, state RT license, NBRC-RT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data-entry, communication, and Windows skills, plus adaptability to a 24/7 schedule, are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and staff on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and provide age-appropriate care.
• Adapt communication and care to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform RT-CRT procedures, monitor ABGs and EKGs, and deliver therapies under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree, state RT license, NBRC-RT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data-entry, communication, and Windows skills, plus adaptability to a 24/7 schedule, are essential.