Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) – PRN, Jeff Hwy

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) – PRN, Jeff Hwy role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Ochsner Health’s patient care mission across inpatient and outpatient settings. The therapist provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal through geriatric ages. The role contributes to care by carrying out physician-ordered services, monitoring and adjusting respiratory support, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers.

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 electrocardiograms
• assist with artificial airway changes
• document patient information
• educate patients and coworkers
• follow established policies and procedures.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

adult respiratory therapist

crt

rrt

prn

jeff hwy

new orleans la

ochsner health

respiratory care

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

bls

acls

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 American Heart Association BLS. ACLS is required within 90 days of hire. The listing specifies flexible 24/7 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.