Registered Respiratory Therapist - RRT FT Main Hospital

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health care organization in Texas seeks a Respiratory Therapist to deliver care to critical and chronically ill patients. Candidates should have a valid RT or RCP license and BLS certification. Responsibilities include managing ventilators, emergency response, and thorough patient documentation. A minimum of 1 year of experience is preferred. The position requires 12-hour shifts over three days a week, and full-time work availability is required.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Must possess RT or RCP License in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary care to various patient groups under physician supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations effectively.
• Manage and operate ventilator and airway support devices.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

RT or RCP License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Certification

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:

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time