Join Ochsner Health as a New Grad Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact on patient care. This role involves providing essential respiratory treatments and support to patients of all ages, ensuring their comfort and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Provides respiratory care treatment and oxygen services
Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation
Draws, analyzes, and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs
Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans
Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures
Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy
Required Qualifications
Associate's Degree
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification