Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing essential respiratory care and support. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provides respiratory care treatment and oxygen services
Performs diagnostic testing and ventilation support 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 knowledge of technical procedures
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