Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

TieTalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver pulmonary care for patients in various settings. The role involves assessing patient needs, managing respiratory therapies, and ensuring compliance with clinical standards while working under physician supervision. Ideal candidates will have the required licensure and certifications, as well as experience in a critical care environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Current ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Manages airway devices, ventilators, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Participates in emergency response and cleaning/stocking of equipment.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Respiratory Therapy Procedures

Documentation

Education

RT or RCP License

BS in Respiratory Therapy or similar

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