Peds Respiratory Therapist: Pediatric to Geriatric Care

Ochsner Health System; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform routine and advanced procedures, review patient data, and educate patients and staff in treatment plans.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Required - Associate's Degree; Bachelor's degree preferred
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• NBRC-Registered Respiratory Therapist certification
• BLS from the American Heart Association; ACLS within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy and procedure
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans
• Performs diagnostic procedures as directed
• Provides care considering age-specific privacy, safety, and communication needs
• Maintains compliance with laws, standards, and internal policies

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health in Illinois seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform routine and advanced procedures, review patient data, and educate patients and staff in treatment plans.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), current state license, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS; ACLS required within 90 days.