Rapid-Response Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care Impact

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

Job summary

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role involves performing arterial blood gases, EKGs, and patient education under physician orders and established policies.

Required: Associate's Degree and state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; NBRC-registered; BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's Degree and licensure as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice; RRT certification by NBRC.
• BLS from American Heart Association; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapies per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care according to patient population.
• Adapts communication and care to individual patient needs.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The role involves performing arterial blood gases, EKGs, and patient education under physician orders and established policies.

Required: Associate's Degree and state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist; NBRC-registered; BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.