Respiratory Therapist: Acute Care & Ventilation Specialist

Ochsner Health System; Jefferson (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services for in-patients and out-patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation, ABG collection and reporting, and related diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.

Required: Associate's Degree, valid state license, BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Current State Respiratory Therapist license.
• BLS from American Heart Association.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric patients.
• Adapts communication to the patient population and respects privacy.

Skills

Respiratory care

Patient communication

Data entry

Windows applications

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Ventilators

ABG analyzers

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services for in-patients and out-patients across neonatal to geriatric ages. You will manage oxygen therapy, ventilation, ABG collection and reporting, and related diagnostic procedures as ordered by a physician.

Required: Associate's Degree, valid state license, BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Strong data entry, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for success in a busy hospital setting.