Peds Respiratory Therapist (crt Or Rrt) - Ft - Days Or Nights - Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health

Jefferson Highway, LA, US
Fully remote
Arterial blood gas analysis
Artificial ventilation management
Oxygen therapy delivery
This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics

Job Summary

  • This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.
  • The successful candidate will set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation while drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases.
  • Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating through the dedication of its employees.

Matching Summary

This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients ranging from neonates to geriatrics.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arterial Blood Gas analysis
  • Artificial ventilation management
  • Oxygen therapy delivery
  • EKG monitoring and reporting
  • Patient education skills

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication
  • Proficiency with Windows applications
  • Adaptability to patient populations

Key Requirements

  • Current Respiratory Therapist license
  • RRT certification by NBRC
  • Associate's degree required
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS within 90 days of hire

Work Rights

Not specified

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