Respiratory Care Specialist - Life-Changing Patient Support

Ochsner Health System; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services for inpatient and outpatient settings, from neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support under physician orders and established policies.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), current state RT license and NBRC RRT certification, with BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire; strong data entry and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for patients.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care appropriate to patient age group.
• Adapts communication to patient population.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows applications

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Ochsner Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services for inpatient and outpatient settings, from neonatal to geriatric patients. The role includes oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support under physician orders and established policies.

Requirements include an associate degree (bachelor's preferred), current state RT license and NBRC RRT certification, with BLS and ACLS within 90 days of hire; strong data entry and communication skills are essential.