Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Coloradoacc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves providing crucial pulmonary care to varied patient demographics, including adults and neonates, under suitable supervision. Responsibilities include emergency response, patient assessment, and the application of complex respiratory therapies. Applicants must possess relevant certifications and have experience in the field, as well as demonstrate proficiency in various technical procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Must have active RRT License and various certifications.
• Education and skills as per licensure requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and implement respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and deliver aerosolized drugs.
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Therapeutic monitoring

Bloodgas collection and analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RRT or RCP License in state of employment

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

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
• Current ACLS certification required
• Current PALS certification required
• Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule:

Varies

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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