Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights

Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site

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. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference. We believe that every award earned, every record broken, and every patient helped is the result of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

About the Role

This position provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to 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 provide services as ordered by physicians in accordance with established policies and procedures, ensuring care is adapted to the specific needs of each patient population.

Application Instructions

Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on our careers website. If you reside in and will work from Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, or Washington D.C., please note that remote work is not eligible for this position.

If you require an accommodation to complete the application process or have questions regarding the accessibility of our website, please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or email 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ochsner Health 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, ensuring immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical behaviors, patient/employee safety concerns, or privacy issues.

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What does a Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health will deliver intermittent therapy and assist with changing artificial airways; perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies; conduct diagnostic procedures and document all clinical patient information; and educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.

What are the requirements for this Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights role?expand_more

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; Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist; Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Where is the Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights role at Ochsner Health located?expand_more

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time 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.

Is this Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more

Ochsner Health has listed this Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights role as on-site.

How much experience is required for this Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights role?expand_more

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health typically requires 0+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.

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Key skills for Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health include Respiratory Therapist; Arterial Blood Gases; Ekgs; Oxygen Therapy; Artificial Ventilation; Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; and Windows-Style Applications.

What education is required for Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health?expand_more

Educational requirements for this role: Associate's Degree required; and Bachelor's Degree preferred.

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Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights at Ochsner Health is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.

Respiratory Therapist - Full Time Nights

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