Respiratory Therapist

Ochsner Health

1 month ago

LouisianaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ochsner Health as a Respiratory Therapist in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

Picayune Earned 2022

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Respiratory Care TreatmentOxygen ServicesDiagnostic TestingVentilation SupportArterial Blood Gases AnalysisEKG AnalysisArtificial VentilationIntermittent TherapyComputer SkillsData EntryVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsBLS CertificationACLS Certification

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Ochsner Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Louisiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory Care Treatment, Oxygen Services, Diagnostic Testing, Ventilation Support, Arterial Blood Gases Analysis, EKG Analysis, Artificial Ventilation, Intermittent Therapy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support to patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric, including setting up, monitoring, and weaning artificial ventilation. Duties also involve drawing, analyzing, and reporting Arte...

Benefits package: Sign-on bonus up to $15,000, Referral bonus up to $4,000. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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