Respiratory Therapist – Acute Care (24/7 Shifts)

Ochsner Health System; Luling (LA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT team draws arterial blood gases and interprets EKGs, delivering therapies per physician orders while following policies.

Requires Associate's degree, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS within 90 days of hire, and strong data entry and communication skills in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Windows-based software

Description du poste

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients. The RT-CRT team draws arterial blood gases and interprets EKGs, delivering therapies per physician orders while following policies.

Requires Associate's degree, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, BLS, ACLS within 90 days of hire, and strong data entry and communication skills in a team environment.