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Respiratory Therapist Full Time Float Pool Night

Date Posted: May 18, 2026
Yearly: £ - £

Job Detail

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    Location Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America
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    Apply Before: Jun 18, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for their Full Time Float Pool Night position in Lafayette, Louisiana. This role involves providing respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to a diverse patient population, including neonates to geriatrics. The Respiratory Therapist will monitor and wean patients off oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, as well as perform arterial blood gas analysis and EKG monitoring.

Key responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care treatment and oxygen services to in-patients and out-patients
  • Perform diagnostic tests including arterial blood gas analysis and EKG monitoring
  • Monitor and wean patients from oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation
  • Educate patients and healthcare teams on procedures and treatment plans
  • Review and document clinical information regarding each patient encounter
  • Assist with changing of artificial airways as ordered by physicians

Required skills

  • Associate's degree in respiratory therapy (Bachelor's preferred)
  • 2 years of respiratory therapy experience
  • Current state license as a respiratory therapist
  • Certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a certified or registered respiratory therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within 90 days of hire
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
  • Proficiency in computers and software applications
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills

What the company offers

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Company Overview

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States of America

Ochsner Health System has been serving the community since 1942 with a commitment to healing, educating, leading, and innovating in healthcare. They strive to make a difference in the lives of their patients through dedicated employees. Read More

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