Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

TieTalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in San Antonio is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for a diverse patient population. The role involves performing assessments, managing ventilators, and ensuring high-quality respiratory therapy. The ideal candidate will have relevant certifications and a passion for patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses required: RT or RCP License, BLS, RRT, ACLS, PALS, NRP.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and airway support devices.
• Participate in emergency response and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Assessment

Airway Management

Ventilator Management

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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:

1. Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
2. Includes, but is not limited to:
3. Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
4. Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
5. Delivery of aerosolized drugs;
6. Ventilator management (i.e., setup and operation);
7. Oral hygiene;
8. Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;
9. Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;
10. Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;
11. Chest film analysis;
12. Bloodgas collection and analysis;
13. EKG analysis;
14. Accurate and complete documentation;
15. Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;
16. Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
17. RTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.
18. Advanced practice skills may include:
19. Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;
20. Pulmonary Function Testing;
21. Bronchoscopy assist;
22. Hemodynamic Monitoring;
23. Waveform analysis;
24. Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);
25. Polysomnography;
26. Transport duties.

Job Requirements:

1. Education/Skills: See licensure and/or certification requirements.
2. Experience: 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
3. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: RT or RCP License in state of employment required; BLS required; Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required; Current ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications required.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Type: Per Diem As Needed

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