Respiratory Therapist, OLGMC

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist, OLGMC role is onsite in Lafayette, LA, and compensation is not specified. The position provides respiratory care to inpatient and outpatient populations from neonatal through geriatric ages at Ochsner Health. The therapist delivers ordered respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to help meet patient-care needs. The role also documents clinical information, educates patients and coworkers, and performs procedures in accordance with established policies and applicable standards.

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
• assist with artificial airway changes
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

lafayette la

ochsner health

rrt

bls

acls

weekend and holiday availability

on-call availability

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires an associate degree, current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and BLS. ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Flexible 24/7 schedule, weekend, holiday, and on-call availability are specified.

About the employer

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