Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Respiratory Therapist

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.

Job Description

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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.
• Blood gas 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.

Requirements

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
• BLS required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.
• In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

Multiple shifts available.

Work Type

Per Diem as needed.