Adult or PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Full Time with Sign-On Bonus - Days 7a - 7p or Nights 7p - 7a - New Orleans (OMC Jefferson Hwy)
Ochsner Health System
New Orleans, LA
2 days ago
$60k - $75k
Job Description
Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist and make a significant impact on patient care by providing essential respiratory services across various age groups. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a commitment to innovation and patient well-being.
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
Adapts care to specific patient populations
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