Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — West Bank, Part-Time

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) — West Bank, Part-Time role is onsite in Terrytown, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Ochsner Health System’s respiratory care services for inpatients and outpatients, from neonatal through geriatric populations. The therapist provides physician-ordered respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support. The role includes setting up and monitoring oxygen and artificial ventilation, drawing and reporting arterial blood gases and EKGs, documenting clinical information, and educating 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
• document patient information
• educate patients and coworkers
• follow established procedures and applicable standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

registered respiratory therapist

ochsner health system

terrytown la

part-time

west bank

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

bls

acls within 90 days

weekend availability

on-call availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires a current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days. No prior work experience is required.

About the employer

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