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Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift 6:30pm-7am SIGN ON BONUS

Ochsner Health System

Chalmette, LA
3 days ago
$60k - $75k

Job Description

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist, where you will provide essential respiratory care and make a meaningful impact on patient lives. This role involves working with diverse patient populations and requires a commitment to high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides respiratory care treatment and oxygen services
  • Performs diagnostic testing and ventilation support services
  • Sets up, 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
  • Documents all clinical information regarding each patient

Required Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree
  • Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
  • Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonusHealth insurancePTO401k