Registered Respiratory Therapist - On-Call (PRN)

Ochsner Health System; Kaplan (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Kaplan, LA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. This PRN role supports both inpatients and outpatients and adheres to established policies and physician orders.

Requirements include an Associate's degree, Louisiana license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT credential, BLS and ACLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and retrieval skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork.

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 plans of care.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and analyzes results.
• Delivers care respecting patient age and safety considerations.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Windows OS

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Kaplan, LA seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. This PRN role supports both inpatients and outpatients and adheres to established policies and physician orders.

Requirements include an Associate's degree, Louisiana license as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT credential, BLS and ACLS within 90 days.