Registered Respiratory Therapist - FT CMFHS Main Hospital

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, TX is seeking a Respiratory Therapist responsible for pulmonary care of adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments and implement respiratory care plans and carry out a range of procedures across the hospital.

Responsibilities include Code Blue/White response, airway management, ventilator support, aerosolized drugs, oxygen therapy, documentation, and collaboration with the care team.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapy procedures and patient assessments across the hospital.
• Responds to emergencies (Code Blue and White).
• Ventilator management and airway care including suctioning.
• Administers aerosolized drugs and oxygen therapy.
• Maintains accurate documentation and monitors equipment.

Education

RRT License NBRC

BLS Certification

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

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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time