RRT/CRT — Registered Respiratory Therapist

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Metairie, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role requires an active RT license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, documenting patient data, educating patients and co-workers, and adapting care to each age group.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and staff on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides patient care age-appropriate across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Adapts communication and care to individual patient needs.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal/written communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Metairie, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role requires an active RT license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities include performing procedures, documenting patient data, educating patients and co-workers, and adapting care to each age group.