Respiratory Therapist (CRT/RRT)-Nights

Ochsner Health•Morton, MS

About The Position

Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. 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 role performs routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, documents clinical information, educates patients and coworkers, and provides age-appropriate care. It requires adapting communication and behavior to the needs of the patient population and following applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s compliance and privacy standards. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Associate’s degree.
Current Respiratory Therapist license in the state of practice.
Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); must 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, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet very heavy physical work demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, grab, and use manual dexterity; sit or stand for prolonged periods; and travel throughout and between facilities.
Availability for a flexible 24/7 work schedule, including 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 about procedures and treatment plans.
Perform diagnostic procedures.
Provide care based on patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related needs, appropriate to their age.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining procedures, and requesting permission.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.