Respiratory Therapist (nicu) - Baptist

Ochsner Health

New Orleans, LA, US
Base: not specified; bonus/equity: $25,000 sign on...
Fully remote
Respiratory care treatment
Oxygen therapy and ventilation support
Arterial blood gas analysis
Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating with dedicated employees making a difference every day

Job Summary

  • Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating with dedicated employees making a difference every day.
  • This role involves performing routine and advanced therapeutic respiratory procedures, educating patients and coworkers, and ensuring compliance with laws and standards.
  • A $25,000 sign on bonus is offered and the position requires working in a patient care environment with exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials.

Matching Summary

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating with dedicated employees making a difference every day.

Salary

Base: Not specified; Bonus/Equity: $25,000 sign on bonus; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Respiratory care treatment
  • Oxygen therapy and ventilation support
  • Arterial Blood Gas analysis
  • Diagnostic testing procedures
  • Patient education and communication
  • Computer data entry and retrieval
  • Flexible work schedule including weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Proficient with Windows applications
  • Ability to adapt communication style
  • Knowledge of compliance and privacy standards

Key Requirements

  • Current Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification by NBRC
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days
  • Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's preferred
  • No prior work experience required

Work Rights

Not specified

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