Registered Respiratory Therapist - FT CMFHS Main Hospital

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 88.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include patient assessments, ventilator management, airway procedures, and administering inhaled therapies.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, adherence to standards, and collaboration with the healthcare team in a 3-day 12-hour shift, Full Time position at CHRISTUS Health facilities in Tyler, TX.

Qualifikationen

• Licensure/certification requirements per state.
• BLS certification required.
• RRT NBRC certification required.

Aufgaben

• Perform respiratory therapy procedures as ordered.
• Manage ventilator settings and alarms.
• Assess patients and implement respiratory care plans.
• Accurate documentation of procedures and outcomes.
• Support CAP and JC readiness as needed.

Kenntnisse

Ventilator management

Airway management

Emergency response

Documentation

Ausbildung

RT or RCP License

BLS

RRT NBRC

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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