CRT, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Trinity Clinic Texarkana Pulmonology - Full Time

Davita Inc.; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a full-time Respiratory Therapist to perform critical pulmonary care for patients of all ages. Responsibilities include emergency response, airway management, and various respiratory therapy procedures. Ideal candidates possess a valid RCP License, BLS certification, and have 2-3 years of preferred experience.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Licensure and certification as per requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Respond to emergencies and manage airway support devices.
• Ensure accurate documentation and participate in surveys.

Skills

Emergency response

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Chest film analysis

Bloodgas analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RCP License

BLS Certification

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 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:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Full Time