Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health System; Alamogordo (NM); In loco; USD 39.000 - 58.000; Tempo pieno

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CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care across critical, non-critical, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include assessments, therapy plans, airway management, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures in a hospital setting.

The role requires RT/RCP licensure for the state, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS. Per diem shifts are available, with multiple shifts and flexible scheduling to meet patient

Competenze

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Mansioni

• Respond to emergency calls (Code Blue/White) and provide respiratory support
• Perform airway management and suctioning as ordered or indicated
• Deliver aerosolized medications and manage ventilators
• Collect blood gases and analyze results; perform EKG analysis
• Maintain documentation and stock supplies; participate in CAP/JC surveys
• Provide transport duties and assist in advanced practice procedures as needed

Conoscenze

BLS certification

RRT NBRC

State RT license

Formazione

RRT/RC Licensure (NBRC)

Descrizione del lavoro

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:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed