PEDS or NICU Respiratory Therapist Jeff Hwy - 12's; orNights - Avai

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. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Ochsner Health is excited to open a new Surgical NICU at the Ochsner Main Campus on Jefferson Hwy in New Orleans, LA! We are searching for experienced Respiratory Therapists interested in working in the NICU. This opportunity offers competitive incentives including a Sign‑On Bonus and Relocation Assistance. 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 sets up 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 artificial airways. The RT‑CRT provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patient served in the assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS obtained within 90 days.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Associate's Degree (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

• None (Required)

• Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements exceed those for Heavy Work.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
• Incumbent works in a patient care area; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain diseases. There…