Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – West Bank, Part-Time

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – West Bank, Part-Time role is onsite in Terrytown, LA; compensation is not specified. The therapist supports respiratory care at Ochsner Health. The role provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for inpatients and outpatients across age groups. It also includes documenting clinical information, performing diagnostic procedures, and educating patients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care, 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 patient information and educate patients and coworkers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

rrt

west bank

part-time

terrytown la

ochsner health

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic procedures

bls

acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days. The description notes flexible scheduling, including 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.