Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care & Ventilation Specialist

Jobtome; Marrero (LA); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The RT-CRT analyzes arterial blood gases and EKGs and assists with airway management.

Required are an Associate’s degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong data-entry and communication skills in a 24/7 hospital

Competenze

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• No minimum work experience required.

Mansioni

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapies per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides care tailored to patient age and needs.
• Adapts communication and approach to patient population.

Conoscenze

Data entry

Verbal comms

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Formazione

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Strumenti

EHR systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. The RT-CRT analyzes arterial blood gases and EKGs and assists with airway management.

Required are an Associate’s degree, state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist, NBRC RRT, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire. Bachelor's degree is preferred, with strong data-entry and communication skills in a 24/7 hospital