CRT, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Sulpher Springs PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Sulphur Springs (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Certified Respiratory Therapist in Sulphur Springs for per diem work. The role entails providing critical respiratory care to patients, performing assessments, and managing ventilators under physician guidance. Qualified applicants must hold relevant certifications and possess the ability to work at night shifts.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience preferred.
• RCP License required, along with BLS and CRT certifications.
• Strong skills in pulmonary care, assessment, and ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients.
• Perform various respiratory therapy procedures and patient assessments.
• Manage ventilators and airway devices, ensuring accurate documentation.

Skills

Pulmonary care

Patient assessment

Critical thinking

Ventilator management

Education

RCP License in the state of employment

BLS certification

CRT certification through NBRC

Job description

CRT, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Sulpher Springs PRN

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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);
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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