Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a skilled Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for patients of all ages. The ideal candidate will have experience in respiratory therapy procedures, relevant certifications, and a commitment to high-quality patient care. This full-time role offers opportunities for advanced practice skills and leadership.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Must have relevant licenses and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of various patient categories.
• Responds to emergency situations and manages ventilators.
• Performs diagnostic procedures and documents accurately.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery devices management

Bloodgas collection and analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current NRP certification

Job 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