Respiratory Therapist (PRN) - Baptist

About the role

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support services to in‑patients and out‑patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric.
• Set up, monitor, and wean oxygen therapy and artificial ventilation.
• Draw, analyze, and report arterial blood gases and EKGs.
• Deliver intermittent therapy and assist with changing of artificial airways.
• Provide services as ordered by a physician and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• 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 the patient served.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy, method of introduction, adapting explanations of services, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Associate’s Degree preferred; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Work Experience: None required.
• Certifications: 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.

Skills

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Windows‑style applications, various software packages specific to the role, and keyboard use.
• Strong interpersonal skills.