Respiratory Therapist — Adults, Nights

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist works onsite in New Orleans, LA, on a full-time schedule supporting adult patients on nights; compensation is not specified. The role is with Ochsner Health System and provides respiratory care to inpatients and outpatients. The therapist delivers respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support as ordered by physicians. The role contributes to patient care by monitoring and adjusting respiratory therapies, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients. 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 and therapeutic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

adults

nights

full-time

new orleans la

ochsner health

baptist

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

arterial blood gases

ekg

bls

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Adult-focused night role at Baptist; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

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