Critical Care Respiratory Therapist — 24/7 On-Call

Ochsner Health System; Braithwaite (LA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and advanced respiratory care, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor ventilation, and ensure policy-compliant care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice and NBRC RRT certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age and population.
• Adapts communication and care for diverse patient needs.

Connaissances

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Outils

Windows-based software

Medical software

Description du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide routine and advanced respiratory care, oxygen therapy, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will operate RT-CRT setups, monitor ventilation, and ensure policy-compliant care within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Requires Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days.