Respiratory Therapist Full Day Float Pool Day Shift

Ochsner Health

Fully remote
Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures
Draw analyze and report arterial blood gases
Monitor and wean artificial ventilation
This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric

Job Summary

  • This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric.
  • The role requires monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation while drawing, analyzing, and reporting arterial blood gases and EKGs.
  • Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating through the dedication of its employees.

Matching Summary

This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures
  • Draw analyze and report arterial blood gases
  • Monitor and wean artificial ventilation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency with computer software applications
  • Adapts behavior to specific patient populations

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy required
  • 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required
  • Current state license as a respiratory therapist
  • NBRCC certification as CRT or RRT
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association
  • ACLS and PALS certification within 90 days
  • NRP certification from AAP or AHA

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