
location_onCanal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
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.
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.
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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.
Work model: On-site
Canal Street Neutral Ground, Storyville, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, 70112, United States
New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree
Ochsner Health • New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Health • New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Health • New Orleans, Louisiana
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.