Rapid-Response Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care

Ochsner Health System; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients, in-patients and out-patients.

The role requires a state license, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and strong data-entry/communication skills are needed to ensure safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.

Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Patient care

Medical data entry

Communication skills

Windows OS

EMR software

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR software

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients, in-patients and out-patients.

The role requires a state license, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification, BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire; a Bachelor's degree is preferred and strong data-entry/communication skills are needed to ensure safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced healthcare setting.