PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCanal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
About Ochsner Health
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, and that matters.
About the Role
As a Respiratory Therapist (RT-CRT), you will provide comprehensive respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric, across both in-patient and out-patient settings. You will set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, while drawing, analyzing, and reporting on arterial blood gases and EKGs. Your role involves delivering intermittent therapy and assisting with the changing of artificial airways, ensuring all services are delivered as ordered by physicians and in strict accordance with established policies and procedures.
Join Our Team
Are you ready to make a difference? We invite you to discover your future at Ochsner Health. Please note that Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. For specific details regarding remote work eligibility, please refer to the job description, as certain locations are not eligible for remote positions.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Skills, education and keywords
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.
Frequently asked questions about PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights at Ochsner Health
What does a PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights at Ochsner Health do?expand_more
A PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights at Ochsner Health is responsible for the following: Deliver intermittent therapy and assist with changing artificial airways; Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies; Review and document all clinical information regarding each patient; and Educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
What are the requirements for this PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights role?expand_more
To qualify for the PEDS Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT - Nights at Ochsner Health position, applicants should have: Associate's Degree; Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice; Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire; and Proficient with Windows-style applications.