Adult Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT) - Full Time withSign-On Bonus - Days 7a - 7p or Nights 7p - 7a - Elmwood

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. 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual

must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The

requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,

skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential duties.

This job description is a

summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and

position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive

listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to

change at the company's

discretion.

Education

Required - Associate's

Degree

Preferred- Bachelor's

Degree

Work

Experience

Required -

None.

Certifications

Required

• Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of

practice

Certification by the National Board of

Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory

Therapist

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart

Association

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 information.

Effective verbal and written

communication skills and the ability to present information clearly

and professionally.

Must be proficient with

Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to

role and keyboard.

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.

Adapts behavior to the specific patient

population, including but not limited to : respect for privacy,

method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of

services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and

communication style.

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.

This 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 time but entails pushing and / or pulling of arm or leg

controls; 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.) or team lifts should be

utilized.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with

arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Must be able to sit or

stand for prolonged periods of time.

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).

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 diseases.

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. 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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cannot be used to inquire about the status of

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.