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JobsRespiratory Therapist (River Region -Days or Nights PRN)

No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$108k (median of 62 jobs)

7.2/10 work-life score · Top 5% in Respiratory Therapy — ranked against 3,656 active roles in this specialty

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Ochsner Health
Kenner, Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist (River Region -Days or Nights PRN)

Respiratory Therapist Top 5% in Respiratory TherapyNo callNo weekendsPer Diem
Posted 48m ago · Verified live

About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist in Kenner, LA. Days or nights available. Flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on-call).

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist (River Region) – Days or Nights PRN in Kenner, Louisiana. 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.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off. Work with Ochsner Health in Kenner, Louisiana.

Key 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 tests, monitoring therapy, and documenting clinical information in accordance with physician orders.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate's degree and a current state license as a Respiratory Therapist, with certification by the NBRC. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required, and ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory careOxygen therapyVentilation supportArterial blood gasesEKGPatient monitoringDiagnostic testingAirway managementClinical documentationComputer skillsData entryInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationBLS

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 62 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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