Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN

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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

• 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 (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 He O2
  • Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Bronchoscopy assist
  • Hemodynamic Monitoring
  • Waveform analysis
  • Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies)
  • Polysomnography

See licensure and/or certification requirements

2 – 3 years of experience preferred

• RCP License in the state of employment required
• BLS required
• CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required

TBD

Per Diem As Needed

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