Respiratory Therapist: Patient Care & Ventilation Expert

Jobtome; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No remote option

Job summary

Ochsner Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in an on-site hospital setting.

Required Associate’s Degree with licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Computer and Windows skills, strong communication, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and data entry ability.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and role-specific software.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy.
• Reviews and documents clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures.
• Provides patient care appropriate to age and safety requirements.
• Adapts communication to patient population and consent processes.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Windows familiarity

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Ochsner Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support for neonatal to geriatric patients in an on-site hospital setting.

Required Associate’s Degree with licensure as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice, NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist, and BLS; ACLS within 90 days. Computer and Windows skills, strong communication, and teamwork are essential.