Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide care for pediatric, adult, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Responsibilities include assessments and implementing respiratory care plans across the hospital.

The role covers emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, delivery of medications, oxygen therapy, blood gas analysis, EKGs, and thorough documentation. PRN/Per Diem schedule with opportunities for leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Licensed RT in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• RRT credential NBRC required.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond to Code Blue and Code White emergencies.
• Airway management and suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized medications.
• Ventilator setup and operation.
• Oral hygiene and airway device management.
• Oxygen delivery and therapeutic monitoring.
• Blood gas collection and analysis.
• EKG analysis.
• Accurate documentation.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
• RRTs may function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
• Transport duties.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Blood gas analysis

EKG analysis

Accurate documentation

Emergency response

CAP and JC surveys participation

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license

BLS certification

NBRC RRT certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

Nebulizers

Ventilators

Medical gas therapy

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

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

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed