Ochsner- HME- Registered Respiratory Therapist- Baton Rouge

Overview

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. At Ochsner Health, 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. The role coordinates the 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 patients on proper and safe use of equipment;

monitors patient compliance data and conducts patient and physician follow-up in accordance with Departmental Policy and Procedures.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This description is not necessarily all-inclusive and may be amended as needed.

• 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 communication and service delivery to the specific patient population, maintaining privacy and obtaining appropriate permissions.
• Other related duties as required.

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) and 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 for data entry and retrieval of patient information; proficient with Windows-style applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to present information clearly 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.

The physical demands described 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. This is a Mid-Work position with varying physical requirements. Exposure to routine healthcare environments with potential exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious agents;

potential occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste depending on duties.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur. The incumbent may work with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms.

The employer maintains a Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including 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…