Respiratory Therapist Registered - OUHC Respiratory Therapy
Company: Ochsner Health
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
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.EducationRequired - Associate's
DegreeWork ExperienceRequired - NoneCertificationsRequired -
Current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of
practiceCredentialed by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a
Certified Respiratory TherapistBasic Life Support (BLS)
Certification from the American Heart AssociationNeonatal
Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification (only for trained
therapists working in the NICU)Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
must be obtained within 90 days of hireKnowledge 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 DutiesPerforms 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 suspected
unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; 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 DemandsThe 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.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.Individuals who reside in and will work from the
following areas are not eligible for remote work position:
Colorado, California, Washington, and New York.Ochsner Health
endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If you would
like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website, or
if you need an accommodation to complete the application process,
please contact our HR Employee Solution Center at 504-842-4748
(select option 1) or careers@ochsner.org. This contact information
is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire
about the status of applications.We are proud to be an Equal
Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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. These protections extend to applicants and all
employment related decisions. View the EEO is the Law poster and
its supplement, as well as the pay transparency policy for more
information.Affirmative Action Policy Statementby Jobble
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