Ochsner- HME- Registered Respiratory Therapist- Baton Rouge- $7500 sign on bonus

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and outpatients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. This job also coordinates the overall provision of respiratory care, plans, develops and implements respiratory care programs; sets up all types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as ordered by physicians, educates the patient on proper and safe use of equipment; monitors patient compliance data and conducts patient and physician follow-up on patients as per Departmental Policy and Procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree. Graduate of an AMA-approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS – Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association
• 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 throughout the patient care process
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment
• Reliable transportation to travel to patient homes to setup/monitor respiratory equipment
• Ability to be on-call for patients needs

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health or Related Field
• Experience with Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) as well as other Respiratory Home Medical Equipment

Responsibilities

• Sets up Respiratory and PAP therapy equipment in the Post Acute Setting
• Reviews and documents all pertinent information regarding each patient
• Educates patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and resolves patient issues
• Communicates with physicians and serves as a resource on Respiratory Therapy in the Post Acute Setting
• Monitors patient compliance to therapy and makes recommendations when needed
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Great Place to Work Certification™
• Top Work Places 2023 for six consecutive years
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare Award by Becker's Healthcare
• Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree