Acute Care Respiratory Therapist - 24/7 Coverage

Ochsner Health System; Metairie (LA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health System in Metairie, LA, seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role requires ARRT/CRT, state license, ACLS within 90 days, and BLS, with strong data entry and interprofessional communication skills.

A flexible schedule is expected. Responsibilities include documenting clinical information, educating patients and staff, and delivering care per physician orders

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software."

Responsabilités

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for patients.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care based on patient population.
• Adapts communication and explanations to patient needs.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Description du poste

Ochsner Health System in Metairie, LA, seeks a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role requires ARRT/CRT, state license, ACLS within 90 days, and BLS, with strong data entry and interprofessional communication skills.

A flexible schedule is expected. Responsibilities include documenting clinical information, educating patients and staff, and delivering care per physician orders