The role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric
Job Summary
The role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
Employees are expected to set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation while drawing and analyzing arterial blood gases.
Ochsner Health values dedicated employees who make a difference by serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating within the organization.
Matching Summary
The role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Arterial Blood Gas analysis
Artificial ventilation management
Oxygen therapy setup and monitoring
EKG performance and reporting
Patient education on treatment plans
Nice-to-have
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency with Windows-style applications
Ability to adapt behavior to patient populations
Commitment to serving and innovating
Flexible work schedule availability
Key Requirements
Associate's Degree (Bachelor's Preferred)
Current Respiratory Therapist State License
RRT Certification from National Board of Respiratory Care
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days