Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN at Christus Health summary:

Registered Respiratory Therapists provide pulmonary care to critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients across all age groups under physician direction. They perform patient assessments, manage ventilators, deliver therapeutic treatments, and assist with advanced respiratory procedures throughout hospital settings. Responsibilities also include emergency responses, equipment maintenance, and leadership roles such as Shift or Team Leader, requiring relevant certifications and licensure.

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
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule:

7am - 7 pm

Work days will vary

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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Keywords:

respiratory therapy, ventilator management, pulmonary care, patient assessment, emergency response, oxygen delivery, bronchoscopy assist, pulmonary function testing, respiratory care plans, critical care