Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) – Full-Time Nights, Jeff Hwy

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) – Full-Time Nights, Jeff Hwy role is onsite in New Orleans, LA; compensation is not specified. The role supports Ochsner Health’s patient care services. The therapist provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients. The work includes monitoring and adjusting oxygen and ventilation therapy, performing diagnostic procedures, documenting clinical information, and educating 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 and assist with artificial airway changes
• document patient information and educate patients and coworkers.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult respiratory therapist

crt or rrt

full-time

night shift

new orleans la

ochsner health

respiratory care

ventilation support

oxygen therapy

abg

ekg

bls

acls

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. The description notes flexible scheduling, including 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.