Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist – FT – Days or Nights – Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health System in New Orleans, Orleans Parish is hiring a Rapid Response Respiratory Therapist for full‑time day or night shifts on Jeff Highway. This critical role provides immediate respiratory care to patients throughout the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly to emergency calls and provide advanced respiratory support to critically ill patients.
• Assess, monitor, and adjust ventilator settings and other life‑support equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient‑specific care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic health record.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory therapies and equipment use.
• Participate in code response, rapid‑response teams, and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current State of Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT).
• Minimum of 2 years acute‑care respiratory therapy experience, preferably in a fast‑paced hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical ventilation, airway management, and emergency respiratory interventions.
• Excellent communication, critical‑thinking, and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work day or night shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $117,467.48. Ochsner offers competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and a supportive culture focused on healing and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What shift options are available for this Respiratory Therapist position?

The role offers full‑time day or night shifts, with flexibility to work weekends and holidays as required.

What license is required to apply?

Applicants must hold a current Louisiana Respiratory Therapist license (CRT or RRT).

What is the salary for this position?

The annual salary is $117,467.48, plus Ochsner’s comprehensive benefits package.