Respiratory Therapist - New Grad - All Locations

Ochsner Health; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Houma, Louisiana is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, and diagnostic testing. You will monitor and wean oxygen therapy, perform arterial blood gas analysis, and educate patients on treatment plans.

The ideal candidate should hold an Associate's Degree and possess relevant certifications. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work in a demanding healthcare environment.

Join Ochsner Health and make a difference in patient care!

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in state of practice.
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
• Must obtain ACLS and PALS certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures.
• Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge.

Skills

Computer skills for data entry

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Advanced Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Job description

About Ochsner

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Job Description

This role provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in‑patients and out‑patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Responsibilities include monitoring and weaning oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, performing arterial blood gas analysis, delivering intermittent therapy, assisting with changing of artificial airways, and providing services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Education

Required – Associate's Degree

Work Experience

Required – None

Certifications

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• Credentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory Therapist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties

• 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.
• Maintains professional certifications and up-to-date knowledge of technical procedures.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Other related duties as required.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Very Heavy Work – Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Equal Opportunity

The employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.