Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - Neonatal to Adolescent Care

Jobtome; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves operating RT-CRT setups, analyzing arterial blood gases, delivering intermittent therapy and assisting with airway management under physician orders and established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to present information clearly.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to the patient’s age and needs as served in the assigned area.
• Adapts communication and care to the patient population and setting.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role involves operating RT-CRT setups, analyzing arterial blood gases, delivering intermittent therapy and assisting with airway management under physician orders and established policies and procedures.