Respiratory Therapist River Region -days Or Nights Prn

Ochsner Health

Fully remote
Current state respiratory therapist license
Registered respiratory therapist certification
Basic life support (bls) certification
This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric

Job Summary

  • This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
  • The successful candidate will set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation while drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases and EKGs.
  • Ochsner Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating through dedicated employees.

Matching Summary

This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Current state Respiratory Therapist license
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • ACLS certification within 90 days
  • Proficiency with Windows-style applications
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to adapt behavior to patient populations
  • Experience with arterial blood gas analysis
  • Commitment to serve and innovate culture

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree required
  • Current state Respiratory Therapist license
  • National Board of Respiratory Care certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • ACLS obtained within 90 days

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