Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking a Part Time Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes patient assessment, care planning, airway management, and ventilator support across hospital areas.

Requirements include RT or RCP licensure in the state, NBRC-credentialed RRT, and BLS. Multiple shifts are available and clinical excellence is expected in a dynamic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure as RT or RCP in the state of employment is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsabilités

• Emergency response and code management (Code Blue/White).
• Airway management including suctioning and ventilator management.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs and oxygen therapy.
• Perform respiratory care procedures and monitor patient status.
• Accurate documentation and participation in surveys.

Connaissances

BLS certification

Patient assessment

Respiratory care planning

Formation

RT or RCP License in state of employment required

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC required

BLS Certification

Description du poste

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 aerosolizeddrugs;
• 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 devicesand 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: Part Time