Peds Respiratory Therapist: Patient-Focused Ventilation

Jobtome; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include performing procedures, documenting patient data, educating patients and staff, and ensuring care meets safety and policy standards. Requires Associate's Degree and current RT license; ACLS within 90 days; BLS required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current State RT license and NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• BLS certification required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures.
• Documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and monitors patient status.
• Ensures care aligns with patient age and safety standards.
• Adapts care to individual patient needs.

Skills

Data entry skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Medical records software

Computer proficiency

Job description

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

Responsibilities include performing procedures, documenting patient data, educating patients and staff, and ensuring care meets safety and policy standards. Requires Associate's Degree and current RT license; ACLS within 90 days; BLS required.