Respiratory Therapist — Baptist NICU — Night Shift

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist — Baptist NICU — Night Shift role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. The role supports respiratory care for patients from neonatal through geriatric ages and aligns with Ochsner’s stated commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. The therapist provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support. The role sets up, monitors, and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation; draws and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs; documents clinical information; and educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory 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
• assist with artificial airway changes
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers
• comply with applicable policies and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

baptist

nicu

night shift

new orleans la

onsite

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

neonatal care

registered respiratory therapist

sign-on bonus up to $25k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting mentions a sign-on bonus opportunity up to $25,000 and describes Ochsner’s employee support and development.

Why this role

Respiratory care role serving patients across age groups, including neonatal patients, with a stated sign-on bonus opportunity up to $25,000.

About the employer

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