Respiratory Therapist - In House Agency - Days or Nights - New Orleans Region

Ochsner Health(2 months ago)

Louisiana, New Orleans, LAOnsitePart TimeMedior$77,058 - $108,622 (estimated)Respiratory Therapy

About this role

This temporary (typical 8-week) Respiratory Therapist position provides respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilator support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric. The role includes monitoring and weaning oxygen and artificial ventilation, performing arterial blood gas analysis and EKGs, and delivering intermittent and advanced respiratory therapies as ordered by physicians.

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Required Skills

Respiratory Care
Oxygen Therapy
Ventilator Support
Arterial Blood Gases
EKG
Diagnostic Testing
Airway Management
Patient Education
Data Entry
Communication

Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
State Respiratory Therapist License
NBRC Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
BLS (American Heart Association)
ACLS (within 90 days of hire)
NRP (Preferred)

About Ochsner Health

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Ochsner Health is a not‑for‑profit, integrated healthcare system headquartered in New Orleans that delivers expert, innovative care across Louisiana and the Gulf South. It operates hospitals, medical centers, clinics and specialty programs offering comprehensive services from primary care to advanced specialty and surgical treatments. Backed by research, education and digital patient tools, Ochsner focuses on coordinated, patient‑centered care and regional access to complex services such as heart, cancer and transplant care.

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