Respiratory Therapist - 24/7 Flex Schedule & Patient Impact

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT performs ABG analysis, delivers intermittent therapy, and assists with airway management under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree; valid Respiratory Therapist license; BLS; ACLS within 90 days; NBRC Registered Therapist. Strong data entry and teamwork skills essential.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist.
• BLS required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Strong data entry and computer skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT performs ABG analysis, delivers intermittent therapy, and assists with airway management under physician orders.

Required Associate's Degree; valid Respiratory Therapist license; BLS; ACLS within 90 days; NBRC Registered Therapist. Strong data entry and teamwork skills essential.