RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - CTMFHS Main

Christus Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver pulmonary care to patients of all ages. The role involves patient assessments, respiratory therapy procedures, and emergency response. Candidates must possess relevant licensure and certifications, along with experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure and certification required.
• Advanced practice skills in therapeutic gas management and monitoring.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Emergency response

Airway management

Ventilator management

Oxygen delivery

Bloodgas analysis

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Work Type:

Full Time