Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Per Diem

Jobtome; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing respiratory care plans, and performing diverse respiratory therapy procedures in all hospital areas.

Position requires RRT license, BLS, and 1-3 years of experience. Per diem schedule; on-site work with opportunities for leadership roles as shifts lead or team lead when needed.

Qualifications

• Education/skills: licensure and/or certification requirements.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: RT or RCP License in state of employment required; BLS required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.
• All Associates must obtain required certifications within designated time frame.

Responsibilities

• Emergency responses (Code Blue and White).
• Airway management including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management (setup and operation).
• Oral hygiene and airway device management.
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate documentation.
• Per diem/as needed scheduling.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

RRT License

BLS Certified

Blood gas analysis

Education

RRT License NBRC

BLS Certification

Job description

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for critical, non-critical, and chronically ill patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, developing respiratory care plans, and performing diverse respiratory therapy procedures in all hospital areas.

Position requires RRT license, BLS, and 1-3 years of experience. Per diem schedule; on-site work with opportunities for leadership roles as shifts lead or team lead when needed.