Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Neonatal to Geriatric Care

Ochsner Health System; Hahnville (LA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients across in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), state license as a Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and strong data-entry and communication skills. Ochsner offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.

Responsabilités

• 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: privacy, introduction, explanation of services, permissions and communication style.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Description du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients across in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), state license as a Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS within 90 days, and strong data-entry and communication skills. Ochsner offers equal opportunity employment.