Respiratory Therapist River Region -Days or NightsPRN

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.

Education

Required

• Associate's Degree

Preferred- Bachelor's

Degree

Work

Experience

Required

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

ACLS obtained

in 90 days

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.

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; 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

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.

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!

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they have formally applied to the open position on this careers

website.

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position you are interested in is remote or on-site.

Individuals who reside in and will work from

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Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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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.