Critical Care Respiratory Therapist - Patient-Focused

Ochsner Health; Kansas; Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population in a hospital setting. You will perform diagnostic testing, oxygen therapy, and ventilation support while documenting findings and educating patients and staff.

The role requires an Associate's degree, active state license, BLS, and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Associate's degree; bachelor’s preferred.
• Licensure as Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.
• ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire; BLS required.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine and advanced respiratory care procedures per policy.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and arterial blood gas analysis.
• Provide care tailored to patient age and needs and adapt communication accordingly.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory and privacy standards.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows OS

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care to a diverse patient population in a hospital setting. You will perform diagnostic testing, oxygen therapy, and ventilation support while documenting findings and educating patients and staff.

The role requires an Associate's degree, active state license, BLS, and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Strong data entry and communication skills are essential.