Registered Respiratory Therapist - 24/7 On-Call Schedule

Jobtome; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes RT-CRT setup, monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and ventilation assistance in compliance with policies and procedures.

Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Licenses: current RT license in state of practice, BLS/ACLS (ACLS within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Must have a current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

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.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, and diagnostic support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes RT-CRT setup, monitoring, arterial blood gas analysis, and ventilation assistance in compliance with policies and procedures.

Education: Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred. Licenses: current RT license in state of practice, BLS/ACLS (ACLS within 90 days).