CRT​/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs

CRT/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs FT at Christus Health summary:

The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care through patient assessment, respiratory therapy procedures, and ventilator management across various hospital settings. Responsibilities include emergency airway management, delivery of aerosolized drugs, blood gas analysis, and participation in hospital surveys, with potential leadership roles. The position requires licensure as an RRT, 1-3 years of experience, and covers critical, pediatric, neonatal, and chronic patient respiratory care during overnight shifts.

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

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Management, Emergency Airway Management, Blood Gas Analysis, Aerosolized Drug Delivery, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Patient Assessment, Critical Care Respiratory Therapy, Hospital Respiratory Services