Ochsner- HME- Registered Respiratory Therapist- Baton Rouge

Position: Ochsner- HME- Registered Respiratory Therapist- Baton Rouge- $7500 sign on bonus

Ochsner- HME
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Baton Rouge- $7500 sign on bonus at Ochsner Health System summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist at Ochsner provides respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, diagnostic testing, and ventilation support, to patients of all ages in post-acute and home settings. This role involves equipment setup, patient education, compliance monitoring, and coordination with physicians to ensure effective respiratory care. Candidates must hold an associate’s degree, be licensed as a Respiratory Therapist, and have certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

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 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required – 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

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

BLS – Basic Life Support Certification through American Heart Association

Knowledge

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 throughout the patient care process.
• Knowledge of respiratory equipment
• Reliable transportation to travel to patient homes to setup/monitor respiratory equipment
• Ability to be on-call for patients needs

Job Duties

• 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.

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