DME Certified Respiratory Therapist- Meridian

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job 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 PAP 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. EducationRequired - Associates degree in Science or related field. Graduate of an AMA-approved school of respiratory therapy Work ExperienceRequired - None.Preferred - Experience with Positive Airway Pressue (PAP) therapy (CPAP or BIPAP).Preferred - Fluency in other language(s). CertificationsRequired - Current valid state license/certification as a Certified Respiratory TherapistBLS - Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) Must have ...