Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist — Day Shift

Job overview

The Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist works onsite in New Orleans, LA, on a full-time day schedule; compensation is not specified. The role provides respiratory care to Ochsner Health System patients across age groups. The therapist delivers ordered respiratory treatments and diagnostic services, supports oxygen therapy and ventilation, and documents patient care in accordance with established procedures. This work contributes to patient treatment and respiratory support for inpatients and outpatients.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients from neonatal through geriatric ages. 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

rapid response

respiratory therapist

full-time

day shift

new orleans la

ochsner health

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

arterial blood gases

ekg

bls

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Rapid response respiratory care; serves patients from neonatal through geriatric ages.

About the employer

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