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JobsRespiratory Therapist - OUHC Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

No salary listed — similar Respiratory Therapist roles pay ~$86k (median of 61 jobs)

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Ochsner Health
Louisiana

Respiratory Therapist - OUHC Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

Respiratory TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 5mo ago

About the Role

Respiratory therapist providing care to inpatients and outpatients. Louisiana.

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Full Time in 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Professional Development

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist – Full Time.

Key Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric, including setting up, monitoring, and weaning artificial ventilation. Duties also involve drawing and analyzing Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, delivering intermittent therapy, and assisting with artificial airways as ordered by a physician.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice, certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, with ACLS required within 90 days. An Associate's Degree is required, while a Bachelor's Degree is preferred, and no prior work experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLSACLS

Key Skills

Respiratory Care TreatmentOxygen ServicesDiagnostic TestingVentilation SupportArterial Blood Gases AnalysisEKG AnalysisIntermittent Therapy DeliveryArtificial Airway ManagementComputer SkillsData EntryVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTherapeutic ProceduresPatient Education

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About Ochsner Health

Hospitals and Health Care
New Orleans, Louisiana
10,000+ employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Professional Development

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