RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist

CHRISTUS Health; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Texas is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients. The role involves performing assessments, managing ventilators, and conducting emergency procedures. Candidates should have a RT or RCP license, BLS certification, and RRT credential. The work schedule is PRN and may vary according to patient needs. This is an essential role, and we seek experienced professionals dedicated to patient care.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of respiratory therapy experience preferred.
• Licensure as RT or RCP in Texas required.
• National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Conduct emergency responses and manage ventilators.
• Document procedures and maintain equipment.

Skills

Emergency response

Ventilator management

Airway management

Therapeutic monitoring

Bloodgas analysis

Documentation

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS Certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

PRN

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed