Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for inpatients and outpatients across age groups. The role requires an active RT license, NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Required education includes an Associate’s degree with Bachelor's preferred. Strong data entry, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential to educate patients and collaborate with the

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist certification.
• ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• BLS required by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to policy.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and related respiratory care.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Adapts communication and care to patient population and privacy considerations.

Skills

Data entry

Communication

Windows apps

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care, oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for inpatients and outpatients across age groups. The role requires an active RT license, NBRC RRT credential, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days of hire.

Required education includes an Associate’s degree with Bachelor's preferred. Strong data entry, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential to educate patients and collaborate with the