Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in pulmonary care for critically ill patients. Responsibilities encompass patient assessments, respiratory care procedures, and emergency responses. Ideal candidates will hold necessary licenses and certifications, possess 1-3 years of experience, and demonstrate advanced respiratory therapy skills.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses and certifications required: RT or RCP License, BLS, RRT by NBRC.
• Advanced practice skills may include gas management and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs and oxygen delivery devices.
• Participate in emergency response and provide ventilator management.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Bloodgas collection and analysis

Chest film analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current NRP certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

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