Respiratory Therapist (FT) - Baptist (Nights, Adults)

About the Role

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job—it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and pursue your purpose.

This position 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 Respiratory Therapist – Clinical Resource Team (RT‑CRT) sets up, monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs, delivers intermittent therapy, assists with changing artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Review and document all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educate patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures.
• Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patient served.
• Adapt behavior to specific patient populations, respecting privacy, tailoring introductions, explanations, permission requests and communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable of current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements; ensure compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Certifications:
  • 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.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
  • Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
  • Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
  • Proficiency with Windows‑style applications, role‑specific software packages, and keyboard use.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The role requires very heavy work, including exerting in excess of 100 lb of force occasionally, over 50 lb frequently, and over 20 lb constantly to move objects. Employees must be able to stoop, bend, reach, grab with arms and hands, and have manual dexterity. Prolonged sitting or standing, frequent travel throughout and between facilities, and the ability to work a flexible schedule (including 24/7, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability) are required. Routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste is expected.

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required, including 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on‑call availability.