Respiratory Therapist, New Grad

Ochsner Health

Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory care treatment and ventilation support to patients of all ages. Monitors therapies, performs diagnostic tests, and educates patients at Ochsner Health.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeNew Orleans • Louisiana, Mississippi • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in respiratory care treatment, including oxygen therapy, ventilation support, and diagnostic testing. Proficient in patient education and documentation, with a strong focus on compliance with established policies and procedures.

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Licensed Respiratory TherapistCertified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

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Hard Skills

Oxygen TherapyArtificial VentilationArterial Blood Gas AnalysisEKG MonitoringTherapeutic Procedures

Soft Skills

Patient EducationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Patient Information Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate's DegreeCertified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Industry Keywords

Respiratory CareDiagnostic TestingVentilation SupportIn-Patient CareOut-Patient Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy.
Assists with changing of artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate's Degree
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.
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