Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Christus Health; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, implement care plans, and operate ventilators and airway support devices.

The role requires RT or RCP license, BLS, NBRC RRT, and ACLS/PALS certifications with 1–3 years experience preferred; shift is 6 PM to 6 AM; full-time.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP licensure required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC required
• ACLS and PALS certifications required
• 1-3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Emergency response (Code Blue/White) duties as part of respiratory care
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator setup, operation and monitoring
• Delivery of aerosolized medications and oxygen therapy
• Chest radiograph analysis and blood gas collection/analysis
• Documentation of care and participation in CAP/JC surveys

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

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.

Position Requirements

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required

Work Schedule

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type

Full Time