PRN Respiratory Therapist — Impactful Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; Westwego (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric.

You will perform arterial blood gases, document all clinical information, and educate patients and coworkers on procedures. Requires an Associate's degree, state license, BLS and ACLS within 90 days, plus strong data entry and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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 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: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric.

You will perform arterial blood gases, document all clinical information, and educate patients and coworkers on procedures. Requires an Associate's degree, state license, BLS and ACLS within 90 days, plus strong data entry and communication skills.