Impactful Acute Care Respiratory Therapist

Jobtome; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for in-patients and out-patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. The role includes performing ABG analyses, EKGs, and assisting with airway management under physician orders.

Successful candidates will perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures, document all clinical information, educate patients and staff, and adapt care to

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Review and document all clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures.
• Provide patient care aligned with age-specific criteria and safety standards.
• Adapt communication and care to diverse patient populations.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Medical software

Ventilator monitoring systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for in-patients and out-patients from neonatal to geriatric ages. The role includes performing ABG analyses, EKGs, and assisting with airway management under physician orders.

Successful candidates will perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures, document all clinical information, educate patients and staff, and adapt care to