Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardio Pulmonary at Christus Health summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care to patients of all ages in multiple hospital settings, performing assessments and administering various respiratory therapies under physician guidance. The role involves managing emergency airway procedures, ventilator support, therapeutic gas management, and participating in clinical surveys and equipment maintenance. Required credentials include state licensure, RRT certification, and advanced life support certifications, with responsibilities that may include leadership duties and patient transport.
Description

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

• 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

• Current NRP certification required
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the

Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.

• Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
Credential
Grace Periods for
Experienced Associates
Grace Periods for
New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)
No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.

No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Within 30 days of hire.

Within 90 days of hire.

Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Within 30 days of hire.

Within 90 days of hire.

Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Within 60 days of hire.

Within 18 months of hire.

Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
Within 60 days of hire.

Within 18 months of hire.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Within 30 days of hire.

Within 60 days of hire.

AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)
Within 30 days of hire.

Within 60 days of hire.

STABLE (Neonatal Education)
Within 30 days of hire.

Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
Keywords:
Registered Respiratory Therapist, RRT, pulmonary care, ventilator management, airway management, respiratory therapy, acute care, critical care, clinical assessments, respiratory care plans