Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Beaumont (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHRISTUS Health in Beaumont, TX seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, aerosolized therapy, airway support, and accurate documentation across hospital departments.

The candidate should have an RCP license in the state, BLS certification, NBRC CRT, and 2–3 years of experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• Provide pulmonary care for critical and non-critical patients under physician supervision.
• Perform respiratory therapy procedures in all hospital areas.
• Assess patients and institute respiratory care plans.
• Include emergency responses (Code Blue/White) and airway management.
• Manage ventilators, deliver aerosols, and monitor oxygen delivery.
• Perform blood gas collection/analysis and EKG analysis.
• Document accurately and maintain equipment inventory.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Kenntnisse

2-3 years experience

Clinical respiratory care

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

RCP License (state)

BLS Certification

NBRC CRT Certification

Jobbeschreibung

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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time