RRT - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time - Nights

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! 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. The RT-CRT delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The RT-CRT provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Preferred- Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Required - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. * Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. * Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure. * Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient. * psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area. * This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Physical and Environmental Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable indiv...