Pediatric Respiratory Therapist | Neonatal to Geriatric Care

Jobtome; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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. The role involves delivering care under physician orders and adhering to established policies and procedures.

Required are an Associate's Degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice (RRT).
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• BLS certification; 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 patient age and needs, including neonates to geriatrics.
• Adapts communication to the patient population with attention to privacy.

Skills

Data entry

Windows OS

Interpersonal skills

Team communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Respiratory care software

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. The role involves delivering care under physician orders and adhering to established policies and procedures.

Required are an Associate's Degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.