RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN

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

Position Requirements :
Education/Skills None Experience None Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required

Work Schedule:

PRN Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed