
location_onCanal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
Since opening our doors in 1942, one thing has never changed: our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is a testament to the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This position provides comprehensive respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. As a Respiratory Therapist (RT-CRT), you will set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation. Your day-to-day responsibilities include drawing, analyzing, and reporting Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, delivering intermittent therapy, and assisting with the changing of artificial airways. You will deliver services as ordered by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring care is adapted to the specific needs of each patient population.
Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.
Remote Work Eligibility: Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work positions: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.
Accessibility: Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. Please note that this contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. We maintain and comply with our Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors.
Work model: On-site
Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree
Skills: Respiratory Therapist, Arterial Blood Gases, Ekgs, Oxygen Therapy, Artificial Ventilation, Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Windows-Style Applications.
Education: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.