Respiratory Therapist (FT) - Baptist (Nights, Adults)

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

About The Position

The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to inpatients and outpatients ranging 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 includes performing routine and advanced therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, documenting patient clinical information, educating patients and coworkers, and delivering age-appropriate care. Work is performed in a patient-care environment with exposure risks that may include blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, hazardous medications, and hazardous waste. The position requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Requirements

Associate's degree required.
Current license as a Respiratory Therapist 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) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and information retrieval.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet very heavy physical demands, including exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods and travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible 24/7 schedule, including weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

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.
Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policies and procedures.
Review and document clinical information for each patient.
Educate patients and coworkers on procedures and treatment plans.
Perform diagnostic procedures.
Provide care according to patients’ physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other relevant needs, appropriate to the age group served.
Adapt interactions to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services and 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 compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.