Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Ochsner Health

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United StatesPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – PRN 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

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Associate's Degree

Requirements

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Associate's Degree Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Required

None. Certifications Required

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Respiratory therapyOxygen therapyVentilation supportArterial blood gasesEKGPatient monitoringAirway managementDiagnostic testingData entryClinical documentationPatient educationBLSACLSInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist - PRN at Ochsner Health a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Oxygen therapy, Ventilation support, Arterial blood gases, 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 performing diagnostic testing, monitoring therapy, and documenting clinical information in accordance with established policies.

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