Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels is seeking a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway procedures, and CAP/JC survey participation, with shifts from 7PM to 7AM.

Requirements include RRT license in Texas, BLS, and ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications. Per diem as needed and on-site work at a 94-bed facility in New Braunfels.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP license in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of leadership competencies
• Emergency response including Code Blue/White
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Ventilator management and setup
• Oxygen delivery and monitoring
• Respiratory care procedures in multiple hospital areas
• Accurate documentation and equipment maintenance
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys
• Shift Leader or Team Leader responsibilities may apply

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth. Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24/7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care/hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications:

• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• NRP certification required

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed