Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist role is onsite in Lafayette, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients, from neonatal through geriatric populations, at Ochsner Health. The therapist delivers ordered respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support. The role contributes to patient care by monitoring and adjusting oxygen and artificial ventilation, performing diagnostic procedures, documenting clinical information, 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 clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers
• perform diagnostic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

respiratory care

lafayette la

onsite

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

arterial blood gases

ekgs

diagnostic procedures

neonatal to geriatric care

associate degree

rrt certification

bls

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting requires an associate degree, a current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days.

About the employer

Ochsner Health System is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.