Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; Arabi (GA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Applicants must be able to perform essential duties and adapt to varied patient needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsabilités

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age group and population served.
• Adapts communication and procedures to patient privacy and needs.

Connaissances

Data entry

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Description du poste

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS with ACLS within 90 days of hire. Applicants must be able to perform essential duties and adapt to varied patient needs.