Compassionate Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Acute Care

Jobtome; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT sets up and monitors therapy, draws and reports ABGs, delivers intermittent therapy and assists with airway management.

Required: High School diploma; active RT license in the state; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 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.
• ACLS obtained in 90 days

Responsibilities

• 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 but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT sets up and monitors therapy, draws and reports ABGs, delivers intermittent therapy and assists with airway management.

Required: High School diploma; active RT license in the state; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS; ACLS within 90 days.