Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic

Job overview

The Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic role is onsite in New Orleans, LA; compensation is not specified. The position supports Ochsner Health’s respiratory care services for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. The therapist provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support as ordered by a physician and under established procedures. The role contributes to patient care by monitoring respiratory support, performing diagnostic work, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care treatment, 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
• assist with artificial airway changes
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers
• adapt care to the patient population.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered respiratory therapist

pediatric pulmonology clinic

new orleans la

ochsner health system

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

full-time

associate degree

bls

acls

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 of hire.

About the employer

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