Respiratory Therapist Certified - OLG St. Martin Hospital -Respiratory Therapy - PRN

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 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.

Education

Required

• Associate's

Degree

Work

Experience

Required

Certifications

Required

Therapist in the state of practice

Credentialed

by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Certified

Respiratory Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Certification from the American Heart

Association

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Certification (only for trained therapists working in the NICU)

Advanced Cardiac Life

Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of

hire

Knowledge 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.

Effective verbal and

written communication skills and the ability to present information

clearly and professionally to varying levels of

individuals.

Strong analytical

skills.

Strong interpersonal

skills.

Job

Duties

Performs

routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to

established policy and procedure.

Reviews and

documents all clinical information regarding each

patient.

Educates patients and co-workers on

procedures and treatment plans.

Performs

diagnostic procedures.

Provides care based on

physical, psycho / social, educational, safety and related criteria

appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned

area.

Maintains professional certifications and

up-to-date knowledge of technical

procedures.

Attends staff

meetings.

Other related duties as

required.

The above statements

describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an

exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and

skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at

any time.

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

patient / employee safety, patient privacy, and / or other

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

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.

Very Heavy Work - Exerting

in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or in excess of

50 pounds of force frequently, and / or in excess of 20 pounds of

force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are

in excess of those for Heavy

Work. (Constantly : activity or condition

exists 2 / 3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand

requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though

the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be

rated Light Work : (1) when it requires walking or standing to a

significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the

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.

Duties

performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and

tissue.

The incumbent works in a

patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works

directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could

contain communicable diseases. 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.

Are you ready to make a

difference? Apply

Today!

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

on-site. Individuals

who reside in and will work from the following areas are not

eligible for remote work position :

Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New

Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and

Washington

D.C.

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applications.

Ochsner

is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will

receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally

protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with

disabilities.