Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), Nights

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT), Nights role is onsite in Morton, MS. Compensation is not specified. The therapist provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients ranging from neonatal to geriatric at Ochsner Health System. The role exists to deliver ordered respiratory treatments, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support in accordance with established procedures. It also supports patient care through assessment, documentation, education, and equipment monitoring while adapting care to the needs of each patient population.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care 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
• perform routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers
• maintain respiratory equipment
• provide care appropriate to patient age and needs.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

crt/rrt

nights

morton ms

ochsner health system

full-time

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

arterial blood gases

ekg

bls

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate's degree, current respiratory therapist license in the state of practice, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

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