Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Jobtome; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will perform ABG analysis, monitor ventilators, and educate patients and staff on procedures and treatment plans.

Required is Associate's Degree; current RT license in the state; NBRC RRT certification and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required.
• Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory therapy procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents 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 populations.
• Adapts communication and care to patient population and privacy requirements.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana is seeking a licensed Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for patients from neonatal to geriatric. You will perform ABG analysis, monitor ventilators, and educate patients and staff on procedures and treatment plans.

Required is Associate's Degree; current RT license in the state; NBRC RRT certification and BLS; ACLS within 90 days of hire.