Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Texas is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide pulmonary care for patients of all ages. This full-time role involves various technical and diagnostic procedures, emergency responses, and the management of respiratory care plans, ensuring high standards of treatment and patient documentation.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Requires specific licenses and certifications in respiratory care.
• Advanced practice skills are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators, including setup and operation.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.

Skills

Emergency response

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery devices

EKG analysis

Therapeutic monitoring

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current NRP certification

Job description

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

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time