Pediatric Respiratory Therapist: Vital Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; Braithwaite (LA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for in-patients and out-patients. The role includes ABG analysis, EKGs, and adapting care to neonatal through geriatric patients.

Required credentials include an active Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC-RRT, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days. Strong data-entry and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's degree in respiratory therapy or related field.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• Proficient with data entry and Windows applications.

Responsabilités

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric.
• Adapts communication to patient population and privacy requirements.

Connaissances

Data entry

Communication skills

Windows software

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Outils

EMR data entry

Description du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for in-patients and out-patients. The role includes ABG analysis, EKGs, and adapting care to neonatal through geriatric patients.

Required credentials include an active Respiratory Therapist license, NBRC-RRT, and BLS; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days. Strong data-entry and communication skills are essential.