Respiratory Therapist River Region - Watertown - Ochsner Health System

    Ochsner Health System
    Ochsner Health System Watertown

    12 hours ago

    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.

    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 - None.

    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.

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    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 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.

    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). 60;

    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 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.
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