Respiratory Therapist - OLGMC

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist - OLGMC role is onsite in Lafayette, LA; compensation is not specified. The therapist provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients, from neonatal through geriatric populations, at Ochsner Health. The role delivers respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support according to physician orders and established procedures. It contributes to patient care by monitoring and adjusting oxygen and ventilation support, performing diagnostic procedures, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients
• 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 on procedures and treatment plans
• provide age-appropriate care and perform diagnostic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

mechanical ventilation

arterial blood gases

ekg

patient care

lafayette la

ochsner health

bls

acls

on-call availability

weekend availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree, current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care, and American Heart Association BLS. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The posting states a flexible schedule may include 24/7 availability, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.