Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary

TieTalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves pulmonary care for various patients under physician guidance, performing assessments, and executing respiratory care plans. Ideal candidates should have an RT or RCP License and relevant certifications. This is a full-time entry-level position with variable work schedules.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses, Certifications as specified are required.
• Entry level position.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue and White).
• Manage airway including various suctioning techniques.
• Operate and manage ventilators and delivery of aerosol drugs.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Technical respiratory therapy procedures

Documentation skills

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications

Job description

Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardioPulmonary role at TieTalent. 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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs
• Ventilator management (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 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); Polysomnography; Transport duties

Job Requirements

• Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
• Licenses, Certifications: RT or RCP License in state of employment required; BLS required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• Position Requirements: Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required (grace periods may apply as described in original)

Work Schedule

Varies

Work Type

Full Time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries
• Technology, Information and Internet