Rapid-Response Respiratory Therapist, Critical Care

Jobtome; Chalmette (LA); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services, monitor oxygen therapy, and support ventilation for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform ABG analysis, track EKGs, and deliver care per physician orders within established policies.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree with a preferred Bachelor's, current Respiratory Therapist license in the state, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Competenze

• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the NBRC as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Mansioni

• 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 (e.g., ABG analysis, EKGs).
• Provides care based on patient age and specific needs.
• Adapts communication and care to the patient population; maintains privacy and professionalism.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Strumenti

EMR systems

Hospital information systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services, monitor oxygen therapy, and support ventilation for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform ABG analysis, track EKGs, and deliver care per physician orders within established policies.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree with a preferred Bachelor's, current Respiratory Therapist license in the state, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.