Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Ochsner Health System Careers; New Orleans (LA); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health System Careers in New Orleans is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services, including oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice, NBRC RRT, and BLS (ACLS within 90 days). Strong data-entry, communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Required Associate's Degree in respiratory therapy.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• ACLS and BLS certifications; ACLS obtained within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• 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 age-specific criteria and patient population.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health System Careers in New Orleans is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide RT-CRT services, including oxygen therapy, diagnostics and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in both in-patient and out-patient settings.

The role requires an Associate's Degree, active Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice, NBRC RRT, and BLS (ACLS within 90 days). Strong data-entry, communication and teamwork are essential.