Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Respiratory Therapist – PRN

Responsible for 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 throughout the hospital.

• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies (Leader of Self, Others, or Leaders).
• Emergency (Code Blue, White) response; airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; delivery of aerosolized drugs; ventilator management; oral hygiene; airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
  BiPAP/CPAP support; oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; chest film analysis; blood gas collection and analysis; EKG analysis; accurate documentation; cleaning and stocking; participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may serve as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Advanced practice skills may include therapeutic gas management and monitoring (INO, HeO2); pulmonary function testing; bronchoscopy assist; hemodynamic monitoring; waveform analysis; nocturnal SpO2 evaluation; polysomnography; transport duties.

Education and Credentials

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC and RT or RCP license in state of employment.
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP certificates required.

Experience

• Preferred 1‑3 years of respiratory therapy experience; advanced practice experience a plus.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• All Associates must obtain required certifications within designated time frame.

7 AM – 7 PM;
Per Diem As Needed.