Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and patient assessments, with 7PM–7AM shifts and per diem as needed.

The role requires RCP licensure in the state, BLS, NBRC CRT, and 2–3 years of experience; duties include emergency response, blood gas analysis, EKG, bronchoscopy assist, and documentation, with

Qualifications

• RCP license in state of employment required.
• BLS required.
• CRT through NBRC required.
• 2–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White).
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management (setup and operation).
• Oral hygiene.
• Airway retaining device placement and maintenance.
• Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Chest film analysis.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate and complete documentation.
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys. May function 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 (Desaturation Studies).

Education

RCP License in state of employment

BLS

CRT thru NBRC

Job description

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 aerosolizeddrugs;


• 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 devicesand 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: 7PM - 7AM

Work Type: Per Diem As Needed