New Grad Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy

Respiratory TherapistWe'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.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. Monitors and weans Oxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes and reports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittent therapy. Assists with changing of artificial airways, and 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. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.EducationRequired - Associate's DegreeWork Experience RequiredNoneCertificationsRequired - Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practiceCredentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart AssociationNeonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of hirePediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of hireKnowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.Job DutiesPerforms routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.Reviews and documents all clinical information regarding each patient.Provides care based on physical, 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.This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; 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 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.There may be an occupational risk for exposure to 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. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.