Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - Full time

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - Full time at Christus Health summary:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to patients of all ages in various hospital settings, performing specialized respiratory procedures and emergency response tasks. They manage ventilators, airway devices, and deliver aerosolized medications while also participating in patient assessments and care plan implementations. Advanced duties include pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, and hemodynamic monitoring, requiring relevant licensure and certifications such as RRT, BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Description

Hiring bonus incentive of $10,000 for a 2-year commitment.

Summary:

Responsible for the pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under the direction of a physician with minimal supervision. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Include, but are not limited to:
  • Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
  • Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
  • Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
  • Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);
  • Oral hygiene;
  • Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  • Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
  • Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
  • Chest film analysis;
  • Bloodgas collection and analysis;
  • EKG analysis;
  • Accurate and complete documentation;
  • Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
  • Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader
• Advanced practice skills may include:
  • Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
  • Pulmonary Function Testing;
  • Bronchoscopy assist;
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring;
  • Waveform analysis;
  • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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Keywords:

Registered Respiratory Therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, airway management, aerosolized drug delivery, bronchoscopy assist, hemodynamic monitoring, respiratory therapy procedures, patient assessment, critical care