CRT / RRT - URGENT

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. 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. Required - High School diploma or equivalent Work

Experience Required - Current State of Louisiana License as a

Respiratory Therapist Certification by the National Board of

Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist Must have

computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval

of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style

applications and keyboard. Must have computer skills and dexterity

required for data entry and retrieval of information Must be

proficient with Windows-style applications, various software

packages specific to role and keyboard Performs routine and

advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and

procedure.

• Reviews and documents all clinical information

regarding each patient.

related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in

assigned area.

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.

Complies with the Ochsner Health System 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

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with

disabilities to perform the essential functions. and / or (3) when

the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the

constant pushing and / or pulling of materials even though the weight

of those materials is negligible. NOTE : The constant stress and

strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an

industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker

even though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Mechanical

lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) Must be able to travel

throughout and between facilities. Must be able to work a flexible

work schedule (24 / 7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable

diseases. Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an

applicant until they have formally applied to the open position on

this careers website. Please refer to the job description to

determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or

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complete the application process, please contact our HR Employee

Solution Center at 504-842-4748 (select option 1) or

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requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of

applications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration

for employment without regard to any legally protected class,

including protected veterans and individuals with

disabilities.