Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist — New Orleans, LA

About Ochsner Health

We've made a lot of progress since opening our doors in 1942, but 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 because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

About the Role

This position provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. You will be an essential part of the clinical team, monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases and EKGs, and delivering intermittent therapy. Your role involves assisting with the changing of artificial airways and providing services as ordered by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Hiring Process & Application

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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

Key Responsibilities

check_circleProvide respiratory care treatment and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients
check_circleAssist with changing artificial airways and deliver intermittent therapy
check_circlePerform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies
check_circleReview and document all clinical information regarding each patient
check_circleEducate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans
check_circleMaintain professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures
check_circleMonitor and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation systems
check_circleDraw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs

Requirements

verifiedAssociate's Degree
verifiedCurrent License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
verifiedCertified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care
verifiedBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
verifiedNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (for NICU therapists)
verifiedAdvanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
verifiedProficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard
verifiedComputer skills for data entry and patient information retrieval

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist, Basic Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Arterial Blood Gases, Ekgs, Oxygen Therapy, Artificial Ventilation, Windows-Style Applications.

Education: Associate's Degree required.

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Day-to-day, the Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights at Ochsner Health will provide respiratory care treatment and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients; assist with changing artificial airways and deliver intermittent therapy; perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies; and review and document all clinical information regarding each patient.

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Ochsner Health is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Associate's Degree; Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice; Certified Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care; Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (for NICU therapists); and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).

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Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights at Ochsner Health is based in Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Ochsner Health has listed this Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights role as on-site.

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Candidates for Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights at Ochsner Health should have entry level.

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Key skills for Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights at Ochsner Health include Respiratory Therapist; Certified Respiratory Therapist; Basic Life Support; Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Arterial Blood Gases; Ekgs; and Oxygen Therapy.

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Educational requirements for this role: Associate's Degree required.

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Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights at Ochsner Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist - FT Nights