CRT​/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs PRN

CRT/RRT, Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist - Sulphur Springs PRN at Christus Health summary:

The Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients across all age groups under physician supervision. Duties include respiratory assessments, ventilator and airway management, emergency response, and operation of therapeutic respiratory devices. The role requires relevant licensure, certification, and experience, often involving leadership responsibilities and participation in hospital compliance surveys.

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.

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);

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 2 – 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

Keywords:

Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Management, Airway Management, Respiratory Therapy Procedures, Critical Care, Oxygen Therapy, Medical Equipment, Patient Assessment, Certified Respiratory Care