Registered Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform arterial blood gas analysis, administer therapy, and support care teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required: Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license in the state, NBRC-registered (RRT), and BLS; ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Required - Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Preferred - Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.
• Board certification by NBRC as RRT; BLS certification.
• ACLS to be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures and ventilatory support as ordered.
• Deliver care age-appropriately and adapt communication accordingly.

Skills

Clinical skills

Effective communication

Data entry / documentation

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Windows software

Job description

Ochsner Health in Illinois is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform arterial blood gas analysis, administer therapy, and support care teams in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required: Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license in the state, NBRC-registered (RRT), and BLS; ACLS within 90 days.