Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Health System Careers; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System Careers in New Orleans seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver expert respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients, including oxygen therapy, ventilation support, ABG analysis, and related procedures.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist, and BLS; ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification from NBRC.
• 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 in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field

Tools

Ventilator systems

ABG analysis software

Job description

Ochsner Health System Careers in New Orleans seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver expert respiratory care to neonatal through geriatric patients, including oxygen therapy, ventilation support, ABG analysis, and related procedures.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist, and BLS; ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and quality care.