Respiratory Therapist: Critical Care, Ventilation & Diagnostics

Ochsner Health System; Harvey (LA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ochsner Health System in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role involves oxygen therapy, diagnostics, ventilation support, ABG analysis, and arterial blood gas reporting, under physician orders and established policies.

Education includes an Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's is preferred. Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state, NBRC RRT, and BLS are required; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of

Qualifikationen

• Education: Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Licensure: Current Respiratory Therapist license in state of practice; NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist; BLS.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.

Aufgaben

• Provide routine and advanced respiratory care per policy.
• Review and document clinical information for each patient.
• Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Perform diagnostic procedures.
• Deliver care considering patient age and needs.
• Adapt communication and approach to patient population.

Kenntnisse

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Windows-style applications

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

EMR systems

Jobbeschreibung

Ochsner Health System in Harvey, LA seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care services to neonatal through geriatric patients. The role involves oxygen therapy, diagnostics, ventilation support, ABG analysis, and arterial blood gas reporting, under physician orders and established policies.

Education includes an Associate's Degree; a Bachelor's is preferred. Licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state, NBRC RRT, and BLS are required; ACLS must be obtained within 90 days of