Compassionate Respiratory Therapist — 24/7 On-Call

Jobtome; Chalmette (LA); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Chalmette, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for Neonatal to Geriatric patients. Responsibilities include ABG analysis, EKGs, patient education, and therapy management under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree and active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the practice state, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Competenze

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy respect and communication style.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Chalmette, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for Neonatal to Geriatric patients. Responsibilities include ABG analysis, EKGs, patient education, and therapy management under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree and active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the practice state, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Equal opportunity employer.