Respiratory Therapist - Prn - Days

Ochsner Health

Chalmette, Louisiana, USA
Onsite (days, prn)
Therapeutic procedures
Diagnostic procedures
Patient education
Ochsner Health is seeking a part-time, per diem Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care treatments, diagnostic testing, and patient support at St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The position requires a current state license and relevant certifications, with flexible hours primarily on weekdays and weekends as needed

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 RT-CRT set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation.
  • The RT-CRT draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Ochsner Health is seeking a part-time, per diem Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care treatments, diagnostic testing, and patient support at St. Bernard Parish Hospital in Chalmette, Louisiana. The position requires a current state license and relevant certifications, with flexible hours primarily on weekdays and weekends as needed.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • therapeutic procedures
  • diagnostic procedures
  • patient education
  • documentation
  • age-specific care

Nice-to-have

  • adapt behavior to patient population
  • computer skills and dexterity
  • Windows-style applications proficiency
  • keyboard proficiency

Key Requirements

  • Associate's Degree
  • Current License as a Respiratory Therapist
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 90 days

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