Respiratory Therapist - St. Bernard Parish Hospital - PRN

Ochsner Health

8 days ago

St. Bernard Parish, LouisianaPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Flexible Schedule in United States. We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

Key Responsibilities

Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.

Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.

Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.

Performs diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN, Flexible Schedule.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyOxygen therapyVentilation supportArterial blood gas analysisEKGPatient monitoringAirway managementDiagnostic testingClinical documentationData entryInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsBLSACLS

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Ochsner Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Oxygen therapy, Ventilation support, Arterial blood gas analysis, EKG, Patient monitoring, Airway management, Diagnostic testing. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care, oxygen services, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. They are responsible for monitoring therapy, performing diagnostic tests like EKGs and blood gas analysis, and documenting clinical information.

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