Registered Respiratory Therapist - Full Time - West Bank

Webelieve that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today! This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. The RT-CRT set-ups, monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation. The RT-CRT draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs. The RT-CRT delivers intermittent therapy and assists with changing of artificial airways. The RT-CRT provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Job Duties Provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. 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 of artificial airways. Provides services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures. Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure. Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient. psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area. 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. Qualifications Associate’s degree in respiratory therapy or pulmonary therapy. Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in any U. Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or as a Certified Respiratory Therapist. Working Hours Must be able to work a flexible work schedule (24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability). Physical and Environmental Demands Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job requires working at a production rate pace entailing constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be physically demanding of a worker. Must be able to use mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. 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. By applying, you consent to share your data with SonicJobs and the employer. College Recruiter or SonicJobs does not store or use your application data beyond facilitating the application. Ochsner Health endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ochsner Health System