Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

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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.

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

• Job Requirements:
  
  See licensure and/or certification 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
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

7am – 7pm

Work days will vary

Per Diem As Needed

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• Not Applicable

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

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