Registered Respiratory Therapist - FT CMFHS Main Hospital

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); In loco; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

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CHRISTUS Health in Tyler, Texas is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for pediatric and adult patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, develop care plans, and carry out respiratory procedures across hospital units.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator operation, aerosol delivery, oxygen therapy, blood gas collection, EKG analysis, and accurate documentation.

Competenze

• State licensure as RT/RCP and NBRC RRT certification.
• BLS certification required for all patient care.
• 1–3 years of experience in respiratory care preferred.

Mansioni

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) and provide rapid assessment.
• Manage airways including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
• Operate and monitor ventilators; administer aerosolized medications.
• Deliver oxygen therapy and monitor patient response.
• Perform arterial blood gas collection/analysis and EKG analysis.
• Maintain thorough documentation and equipment stocking.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys and team leadership as assigned.
• May serve as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Support pulmonary function testing and nocturnal SpO2 evaluation as needed.

Formazione

RT or RCP License in state of employment required

BLS required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

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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