Respiratory Therapist — Acute Care & Diagnostics

Ochsner Health System; Chalmette (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will perform arterial blood gases, EKGs, and therapeutic procedures under physician orders in a patient-centered environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the state, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS (ACLS within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• ACLS obtained within 90 days.
• Computer skills and data entry ability.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and setting.

Skills

Data entry skills

Verbal & written communication

Windows software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics, and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will perform arterial blood gases, EKGs, and therapeutic procedures under physician orders in a patient-centered environment.

The role requires an Associate's degree (Bachelor's preferred), active Respiratory Therapist licensure in the state, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS/ACLS (ACLS within 90 days).