Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | Impactful 24/7 Care

Jobtome; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role requires an Associate's degree and state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, with NBRC RRT certification and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

The position involves performing therapeutic procedures, documenting clinical information, educating patients and staff, and delivering

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including privacy and communication style.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role requires an Associate's degree and state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, with NBRC RRT certification and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

The position involves performing therapeutic procedures, documenting clinical information, educating patients and staff, and delivering