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Job Description
Join Ochsner Health as a new graduate Respiratory Therapist and make a meaningful impact in patient care. You'll provide essential respiratory treatments and support across various patient age groups while working in a dynamic healthcare environment.
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
Performs diagnostic procedures
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
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (if applicable)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire