Respiratory Therapist-Certified - OALH Respiratory - PRN
Ochsner Health System Careers, Jennings, LA, United States
Job Overview
Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for in‑patients and out‑patients from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, draws, analyses, and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs, delivers intermittent therapy, assists with changing artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
Education:
Associate's Degree (required)
Work Experience:
None (required)
Certifications:
Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist (National Board of Respiratory Care), Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for technicians working in the NICU, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and patient information retrieval; proficiency with Windows applications
Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Job Duties
Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy and procedure
Review and document all clinical information for each patient
Educate patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans
Perform diagnostic procedures
Provide holistic care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to patient age
Maintain professional certifications and up‑to‑date knowledge of technical procedures
Attend staff meetings
Other related duties as required
These statements describe the general nature and level of work only and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements applicable to the assigned area and ensure compliance.
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
The employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, includes immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Physical demands include: very heavy work—exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for heavy work and may include light work activities such as walking or standing heavily, pushing or pulling, or maintaining a production rate pace.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases, resulting in an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Risk level may increase depending on essential job duties.
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Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support for in‑patients and out‑patients from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weans oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation, draws, analyses, and reports arterial blood gases and EKGs, delivers intermittent therapy, assists with changing artificial airways, and provides services as ordered by a physician in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Requirements
Education:
Associate's Degree (required)
Work Experience:
None (required)
Certifications:
Current State License as a Respiratory Therapist, Certified Respiratory Therapist (National Board of Respiratory Care), Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for technicians working in the NICU, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) to be obtained within 90 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and patient information retrieval; proficiency with Windows applications
Effective verbal and written communication; ability to present information clearly
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
Job Duties
Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures per policy and procedure
Review and document all clinical information for each patient
Educate patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans
Perform diagnostic procedures
Provide holistic care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to patient age
Maintain professional certifications and up‑to‑date knowledge of technical procedures
Attend staff meetings
Other related duties as required
These statements describe the general nature and level of work only and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements applicable to the assigned area and ensure compliance.
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
The employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, includes immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct, patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Physical demands include: very heavy work—exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for heavy work and may include light work activities such as walking or standing heavily, pushing or pulling, or maintaining a production rate pace.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases, resulting in an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste. Risk level may increase depending on essential job duties.
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