Respiratory Therapist - Adult Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric in a hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree with state license, NBRC-RT, and BLS; ACLS must be completed within 90 days of hire. Candidates should be proficient in data entry, Windows applications and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy required; bachelor's preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• BLS certificate required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

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 served in assigned area.
• Adapts behavior to the patient population and communicates effectively.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal communication

Windows proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

BLS Certification

ACLS within 90 days of hire

Job description

Ochsner Health System in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostics and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric in a hospital setting.

The role requires an Associate's degree with state license, NBRC-RT, and BLS; ACLS must be completed within 90 days of hire. Candidates should be proficient in data entry, Windows applications and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.