Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Diagnostics

Ochsner Health System; Belle Chasse (LA); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric care, including oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support. The RT-CRT team conducts ABGs, reports findings, and works under physician orders in accordance with policies.

Required Associate\'s Degree; Licensure in state; NBRC RRT; BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Must be able to work 24/7 shifts and travel between facilities as needed.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Bachelor\'s degree preferred.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• ACLS certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapies per 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 age and related criteria, ensuring privacy.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and setting.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Verbal communication

Written communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Clinical reasoning

Ausbildung

Associate\'s Degree

Bachelor\'s Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide adult and pediatric care, including oxygen therapy, diagnostics, and ventilation support. The RT-CRT team conducts ABGs, reports findings, and works under physician orders in accordance with policies.

Required Associate\'s Degree; Licensure in state; NBRC RRT; BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Must be able to work 24/7 shifts and travel between facilities as needed.