Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) — PRN

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) — PRN role is onsite 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 by carrying out procedures, educating patients and coworkers, and adapting care to the needs of the population served.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care treatment, 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
• perform routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• review and document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans
• provide age-appropriate care and follow established policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult respiratory therapist

crt or rrt

prn

new orleans la

ochsner health system

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic procedures

registered respiratory therapist

bls

acls within 90 days

weekend and on-call availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

PRN position; requires a current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS. ACLS is required within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

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