Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation Specialist

Ochsner Health System; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will work with RT-CRT sets, monitor therapy, analyze ABGs, and assist with airway management per physician orders.

Required Associate's degree with state license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. You will collaborate with a compassionate team and may be scheduled 24/7 with flexible shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Current Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice; NBRC RRT credential; BLS required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory care procedures per policy.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and adapt care to patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Medical software

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will work with RT-CRT sets, monitor therapy, analyze ABGs, and assist with airway management per physician orders.

Required Associate's degree with state license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. You will collaborate with a compassionate team and may be scheduled 24/7 with flexible shifts as needed.