Respiratory Therapist

5 days ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Ochsner Health. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in providing respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to patients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric.

Responsibilities
  • Perform routine and advanced therapeutic procedures according to established policy and procedure.
  • Review and document all clinical information regarding each patient.
  • Educate patients and co-workers on procedures and treatment plans.
  • Perform diagnostic procedures.
  • Provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of patient served in assigned area.
  • Adapt 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.
Requirements
  • Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field.
Work Environment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ochsner Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.


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