Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation, Diagnostics & Care

Ochsner Health System; Braithwaite (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform routine and advanced therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required credentials include an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, NBRC RRT, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days. Strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to educate patients and staff are

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice.
• NBRC certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• BLS certification required.
• ACLS within 90 days of hire or as allowed by policy.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and advanced respiratory procedures according to policy and procedure.
• Reviews and documents all clinical information for each patient.
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and arterial blood gas analysis as ordered.
• Provides age-appropriate care across neonatal to geriatric populations.
• Adapts communication and privacy practices to the patient population.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Data entry

Windows applications

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Respiratory care software

Data entry systems

Job description

Ochsner Health in Louisiana seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive care for neonatal to geriatric patients. You will perform routine and advanced therapies, monitor patients, and collaborate with physicians and nurses in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Required credentials include an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred), active state license, NBRC RRT, BLS, and ACLS within 90 days. Strong communication, computer skills, and the ability to educate patients and staff are