Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

Davita Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critical and non-critical patients in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves performing assessments, managing ventilators, and executing a variety of respiratory therapy procedures. Candidates must hold relevant licenses and certifications, with prior experience preferred. This is a per diem position with varying work schedules.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Certification as Registered Respiratory Therapist is required.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of various patient types under physician direction.
• Performs assessments and implements respiratory care plans.
• Participates in emergency response and requires technical procedure skills.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessments

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

Current PALS certification

Current 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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