Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT), Days — Jefferson Highway

Job overview

The Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT), Days — Jefferson Highway role is onsite in New Orleans, LA. Compensation is not specified. Ochsner Health’s stated commitment is to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. The therapist provides respiratory treatments, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients. The role supports patient care by managing oxygen and artificial ventilation, performing diagnostic procedures, documenting clinical information, and educating patients and coworkers in accordance with physician orders and established procedures.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care treatment, 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
• perform routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• document clinical information
• educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans
• provide age-appropriate care and comply with applicable standards and regulations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

respiratory therapist

adult respiratory care

crt

rrt

ochsner health system

new orleans la

onsite

day schedule

oxygen therapy

ventilation support

diagnostic testing

associate’s degree

bls

acls within 90 days

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Associate’s degree required; current state respiratory therapist license, Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, and American Heart Association BLS required; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire. Flexible schedule may include 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.