Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

MedStar Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for pulmonary care of patients, including critical care environments, under physician direction. The role involves performing assessments, instituting care plans, and executing various respiratory therapy techniques, including ventilator management and pulmonary function testing. Candidates should have required certifications and experience in acute care settings.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications required.
• Ability to perform diagnostic procedures and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and deliver aerosolized drugs.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures like blood gas analysis and EKG.

Skills

Patient assessment

Respiratory care planning

Technical diagnostic procedures

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

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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Credential Grace Periods:

If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

• Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate.
• Any Candidate/Associatewho doesnothave at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered anExperienced Associate New to the Specialty.

Credential	Grace Periods for Experienced Associates	Grace Periods for New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty
Basic Life Support (BLS)	No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.	No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)	Within 30 days of hire.	Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)	Within 30 days of hire.	Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)	Within 60 days of hire.	Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)	Within 60 days of hire.	Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)	Within 30 days of hire.	Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)	Within 30 days of hire.	Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education)	Within 30 days of hire.	Within 60 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time