Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Respiratory Therapist for full-time work in Alexandria, LA. The role involves providing pulmonary care to various patient demographics, performing respiratory therapy procedures, and ensuring patient assessments are conducted effectively. Candidates must possess relevant licenses and certifications, along with a strong background in respiratory care.

Qualifications

• 2 – 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure and certification requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of patients under physician direction.
• Performs technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures.
• Participates in emergency response and patient assessments.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Documentation

Therapeutic monitoring

Education

RCP License in the state of employment

BLS certification

CRT certification

Job description

Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

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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.

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 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);
• Polysomnography.
  
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

TBD

Work Type

Full Time

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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