Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

TieTalent; Alexandria (VA); In loco; USD 54.516 - 90.854; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A health care provider agency in Washington, DC is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients, manage ventilator setups, and conduct diagnostic procedures. Ideal candidates will have relevant licenses and certifications along with patient care experience. This role is PRN and demands effective emergency response skills.

Competenze

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensing and certification in the relevant state required.

Mansioni

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilator setups and operations.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures and documentation.

Conoscenze

Patient assessments

Emergency response skills

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery devices

BLS certification

Formazione

RT or RCP License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

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Overview

Registered Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN

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.
• 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;
• Blood gas 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: PRN

Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Technology, Information and Internet

Location: Washington, DC

Salary range: $54,516.80 - $90,854.40

Salary range: $59,155.20 - $98,571.20