Ochsner- HME- Registered Respiratory Therapist- Baton Rouge

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This job provides respiratory care treatment, oxygen services, diagnostic testing and ventilation support services to both in‑patients and outpatients ranging in age from neonatal to geriatric. This job also coordinates the overall provision of respiratory care, plans, develops and implements respiratory care programs; sets up all types of positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy as ordered by physicians, educates the patient on proper and safe use of equipment;

monitors patient compliance data and conducts patient and physician follow‑up on patients as per Departmental Policy and Procedures.

• Associate's degree. Graduate of an AMA‑approved school of Respiratory Therapy
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health or Related Field
• Work Experience
  • Required – None
  • Preferred – Experience with Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) as well as other Respiratory Home Medical Equipment

• Current license as a Respiratory Therapist in the state of practice
• Certification by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Certification through American Heart Association

• Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficiency 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 throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment.
• Reliable transportation to travel to patient homes to set up/monitor respiratory equipment.
• Ability to be on‑call for patients’ needs.

• Sets up Respiratory and PAP therapy equipment in the Post Acute Setting.
• Reviews and documents all pertinent information regarding each patient.
• Educates patients and co‑workers on procedures and treatment plans.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives and resolves patient issues.
• Communicates with physicians and serves as a resource on Respiratory Therapy in the Post Acute Setting.
• Monitors patient compliance to therapy and makes recommendations when needed.
• 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 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. Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has 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.

The 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.