Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - FT-DaysNights- Jeff Hwy

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients from neonatal through geriatric age. The therapist sets up, monitors, and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation; draws, analyzes, and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs; delivers intermittent therapy; and assists with changing artificial airways. Services are provided as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The position performs routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, reviews and documents clinical information, and educates patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans. Care is adapted to the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of the patient population served. The role requires compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. Work takes place in patient-care areas and includes exposure risks associated with blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The schedule may require flexibility across 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Requirements

Associate's degree.
Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board for Respiratory Care.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, to be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboarding.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including very heavy work; stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, and manual dexterity; prolonged sitting or standing; and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation.
Draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs.
Deliver intermittent therapy and assist with changing artificial airways.
Review and document clinical information for each patient.
Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
Perform diagnostic procedures.
Provide care appropriate to the age and physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs of patients in the assigned area.
Adapt communication and care to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.