Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) — Day Shift

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT) — Day Shift is an onsite, full-time role in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients across age groups at Ochsner Health System. The therapist delivers ordered respiratory treatments and diagnostic services, supports oxygen therapy and ventilation, and documents patient care. The role contributes to patient treatment through therapeutic procedures, testing, education, and age-appropriate care.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support
• set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation
• draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs
• deliver intermittent therapy and assist with artificial airway changes
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers
• perform diagnostic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult respiratory therapist

crt/rrt

full-time

day shift

new orleans la

ochsner health system

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

bls required

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate's degree and current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS required; ACLS required within 90 days of hire. Flexible 24/7 schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.