Respiratory Therapist - Night Shift - Baton Rouge, LA

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapist is an onsite, PRN night shift role based in Baton Rouge, LA. Compensation is not specified in the posting. This position supports the respiratory care department at Ochsner Health System, providing critical care and diagnostic services. The role exists to provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. The therapist ensures high-quality care by monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, analyzing blood gases, and assisting with airway management.

What you'll do

• Provide respiratory care treatment and oxygen services
• Perform diagnostic testing and ventilation support
• Monitor and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation
• Draw and analyze arterial blood gases and EKGs
• Deliver intermittent therapy
• Assist with artificial airways
• Document clinical information.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

night shift

baton rouge la

respiratory therapist

prn

hospital

healthcare

ochsner health

patient care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, wellness resources.

Why this role

PRN status, night shift, neonatal to geriatric patient population.

About the employer

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