Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — 24/7 Care

Ochsner Health System; Jefferson (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients across age groups. The role requires licensure in the state, BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire, and an Associate's degree with a preferred Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities include performing routine and advanced therapies, documenting clinical information, educating patients and coworkers, and ensuring care adapts to each

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient and team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures as ordered.
• Provides care appropriate to age of patient served.
• Adapts communication and care to patient population and privacy requirements.

Skills

computer skills

verbal and written communication

Windows applications

interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support to in-patients and out-patients across age groups. The role requires licensure in the state, BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire, and an Associate's degree with a preferred Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities include performing routine and advanced therapies, documenting clinical information, educating patients and coworkers, and ensuring care adapts to each