Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal to Adolescent Care

Jobtome; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Harvey, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services to neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform therapeutic procedures, arterial blood gases, and oxygen therapy under physician orders in accordance with policies.

Required: Associate's degree, licensed RT in Louisiana, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong communication and computer skills; willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Required - Associate's Degree
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• 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

Computer skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Harvey, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services to neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform therapeutic procedures, arterial blood gases, and oxygen therapy under physician orders in accordance with policies.

Required: Associate's degree, licensed RT in Louisiana, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong communication and computer skills; willingness to work a flexible schedule.