Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary * Now Offering a $10K Sign-on Bonus

Christus Health; Corpus Christi, Town of Texas, West Sacramento (TX, WI, CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing critical pulmonary care to a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates. You will be responsible for performing vital assessments, managing advanced respiratory equipment, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. The facility is renowned for its state-of-the-art emergency services and comprehensive care, making it an exciting place to grow your career. Join a team that values your skills and offers a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred in respiratory therapy.
• RT or RCP License in state of employment required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and airway support devices.
• Participate in emergency response and documentation.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessments

Oxygen delivery devices

Blood gas collection and analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Tools

BiPAP devices

CPAP devices

Pulmonary Function Testing equipment

Job description

Description

** Now Offering a $10K Sign-on Bonus for this position

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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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);
  • Polysomnography;
  • Transport duties.
  
  

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• See 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

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time