Float Pool Respiratory Therapist - FT, PT & PRN - NICU/PICU required

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in New Orleans as a Respiratory Therapist. This role involves delivering respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing to patients of all ages. You will monitor oxygen therapy, analyze blood gases, and educate patients on treatment plans. The position requires a strong commitment to patient care and compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years of respiratory therapy experience required.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures.
• Educate patients and healthcare team on procedures and treatment plans.
• Review and document all clinical information regarding each patient encounter.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Skills

Education

Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy

Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Job description

We've made significant progress since opening our doors in 1942, but one thing remains unchanged: our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, record broken, and patient helped is due to the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work directly with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference, and that matters. Join us at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients, ranging from neonatal to geriatric patients. Responsibilities include monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, analyzing and reporting arterial blood gases and EKGs, delivering intermittent therapy, assisting with changing artificial airways, and providing services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This description summarizes the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive or all-inclusive. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

• Required – Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy

Work Experience

• Required – 2 years of respiratory therapy experience

Certifications

• Required – Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 90 days of hire
• Preferred - Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in computer skills for data entry and retrieval
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills

Job Duties

• Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures
• Review and document all clinical information regarding each patient encounter
• Educate patients and healthcare team on procedures and treatment plans
• Perform diagnostic procedures
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, respecting privacy and communication styles
• Perform other related duties as assigned

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and skills. Other duties may be added or amended at any time.

Remain knowledgeable about current laws, standards, and regulations applicable to the role and ensure compliance.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any unethical or questionable behaviors, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and other compliance concerns. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to move objects. The physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work and Sedentary Work. Duties may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissues, with occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

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For accessibility or accommodation requests, contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (option 1) or [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and not for application status inquiries.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of any protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.