Respiratory Therapist - Float Pool - PRN [Apply Now]

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 thededicated employees who fill our hallways. At Ochsner, whether youwork with patients every day or support those who do, you aremaking a difference and that matters. Come make a difference atOchsner Health and discover your future today! This job providesrespiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing andventilation support services to both in-patients and out-patientsranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. Monitors and weansOxygen Therapy and Artificial ventilation, draws, analyzes andreports Arterial Blood Gases and EKGs, and delivers intermittenttherapy. Assists with changing of artificial airways and providesservices as ordered by a physician and in accordance withestablished policies and procedures. To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialduty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualifiedindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Thisjob description is a summary of the primary duties andresponsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to bea comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties andresponsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company'sdiscretion. Education Required - Associate's degree in respiratorytherapy Preferred - Bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy WorkExperience Required - 2 years respiratory therapy experienceCertifications Required - Current license as a RespiratoryTherapist in the state of practice Credentialed by the NationalBoard of Respiratory Care as a Certified or Registered RespiratoryTherapist Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the AmericanHeart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) requiredwithin 90 days of hire Preferred - Neonatal Resuscitation Program(NRP) Certification Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) - Musthave computer skills and dexterity required for data entry andretrieval of information. - Effective verbal and writtencommunication skills and the ability to present information clearlyand professionally. - Strong interpersonal skills. Job Duties -Performs routine and advanced therapeutic procedures. - Reviews anddocuments all clinical information regarding each patientencounter. - Educates patients and healthcare team on proceduresand treatment plan. - Performs diagnostic procedures. - Adaptsbehavior to the specific patient population, including but notlimited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to thepatient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to beperformed, requesting permissions and communication style. -Performs other related duties as assigned. The above statementsdescribe the general nature and level of work only. They are not anexhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, andskills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended atany time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and locallaws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirementsthat apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensurescompliance with all such laws, regulations and standards. Thisemployer maintains and complies with its Compliance & PrivacyProgram and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reportingof any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors orconduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or othercompliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal OpportunityEmployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteranstatus, or disability status. Physical and Environmental DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform theessential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions. Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds offorce frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantlyto move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess ofthose for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirementsare in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weightlifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated LightWork: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significantdegree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time butentails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3)when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailingthe constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though theweight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stressand strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in anindustrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a workereven though the amount of force exerted is negligible. Dutiesperformed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid andtissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in anarea where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/orworks with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. Theincumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicablediseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting,there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardousmedications or hazardous waste within the environment throughreceipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing,administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. Therisk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential jobduties of the role. Are you ready to make a difference? ApplyToday! Ochsner Health does not consider an individual an applicantuntil they have formally applied to the open position on thiscareers website. Individuals who reside in and will work from thefollowing areas are not eligible for remote work position:Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, NewJersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C. OchsnerHealth endeavors to make our site accessible to all users. If youwould like to contact us regarding the accessibility of ourwebsite, or if you need an accommodation to complete theapplication process, please contact our HR Employee Solution Centerat ... (select option 1) or .... Thiscontact information is for accommodation requests only and cannotbe used to inquire about the status of applications. Ochsner is anequal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to any legallyprotected class, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.