Respiratory Therapist – NICU, PRN

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist – NICU, PRN position is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The role provides respiratory care to patients from neonatal through geriatric age groups at Ochsner Health System. The therapist delivers prescribed respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support. The role monitors and adjusts oxygen and artificial ventilation, performs blood gas and EKG testing, documents care, and educates patients and coworkers.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care, 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
• and perform diagnostic procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

nicu

prn

new orleans la

ochsner health system

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

arterial blood gases

ekg testing

registered respiratory therapist

bls

acls within 90 days

flexible schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate degree required; current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and BLS required; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. The posting describes flexible scheduling, including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

About the employer

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