RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - CTMFHS Main

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

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 Type:

Full Time