Certified Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients of all ages. The successful candidate will effectively manage ventilators, perform patient assessments, and ensure adherence to treatment protocols under minimal supervision. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment focusing on critical care and patient-centered services, with a competitive salary and full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience preferred.
• Must be licensed in the state of employment.
• Advanced therapeutic skills noted such as bronchoscopy assist and pulmonary function testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures.
• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies including emergency response.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Blood gas analysis

Education

RCP License

BLS certification

CRT through NBRC

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

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time *****12 Week Contract*****