Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for a PRN position in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves assessing patients across various needs and implementing respiratory care under a physician's guidance, with responsibilities in both critical and chronic care environments. Ideal candidates will hold relevant certifications and have experience in ventilator and airway management.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Current ACLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and develop respiratory care plans.
• Manage ventilators and deliver aerosolized medications.
• Participate in emergency responses and perform diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Technical respiratory therapy procedures

Ventilator management

Airway management

Documentation

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Job description

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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.

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.
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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