Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Day Shift

Jobtome; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health, based in Louisiana, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will support physicians and deliver care per established policies and procedures.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in state of practice required.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on age-specific criteria and patient population.
• Adapts communication and care to individual patient needs.

Skills

Computer skills/data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Windows applications

Job description

Ochsner Health, based in Louisiana, seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will support physicians and deliver care per established policies and procedures.

Requirements include an Associate’s degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days.