Senior Respiratory Therapist — CRT/RRT

Jobtome; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform ABG analyses, monitor equipment, and educate staff and patients on treatment plans.

Required: Associate's degree, state licensure, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Must be able to work in a fast-paced hospital setting and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Provide age-appropriate care respecting patient privacy and safety.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Respiratory care equipment

ABG analysis

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform ABG analyses, monitor equipment, and educate staff and patients on treatment plans.

Required: Associate's degree, state licensure, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Must be able to work in a fast-paced hospital setting and travel between facilities as needed.