Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Louisiana is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized pulmonary care for pediatric and adult patients across the hospital, under physician supervision.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator care, aerosolized meds, blood gas analysis, documentation, and participation in CAP/JC surveys; multiple shifts available; part-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Licensure and/or certifications required for practice.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency (Code Blue/White) response and patient stabilization.
• Airway management including suctioning and device placement.
• Delivery of aerosolized medications and ventilator management.
• Oxygen delivery and respiratory therapies.
• Accurate documentation and charting.
• Participation in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator care

Critical care

Patient assessment

Education

RCP License

BLS certification

CRT NBRC

Tools

BiPAP/CPAP devices

Blood gas analyzer

Job 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);

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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Part Time