Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) — Nights

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) — Nights is an onsite, full-time position in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The therapist provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients across age groups at Ochsner Health System. The role supports patient treatment through respiratory therapies, diagnostic testing, and ventilation services, following physician orders and established procedures. It contributes to care by monitoring respiratory support, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers.

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
• deliver intermittent therapy and assist with artificial airway changes
• document clinical information, educate patients and coworkers, and perform diagnostic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult respiratory therapist

crt

rrt

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

artificial ventilation

diagnostic testing

new orleans la

ochsner health system

night shift

bls

acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate degree required; current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS required. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Flexible schedule may include weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

About the employer

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