Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for diverse patient populations under physician supervision. The role involves conducting assessments, managing ventilation and delivering aerosolized therapies. Candidates should possess relevant certifications and a passion for improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure in state of employment required.
• BLS and RRT by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Conduct various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Pulmonary Function Testing

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Bloodgas collection and analysis

Education

RT or RCP License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

BLS Certification

Tools

CPAP devices

BiPAP devices

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

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time

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