RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Jacksonville PRN

Christus Health; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to offer pulmonary care to patients in critical and non-critical conditions. This role requires minimal supervision to assess patients and institute respiratory care plans. Candidates must hold a relevant license and possess experience in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licenses: RT or RCP License required.
• Certification: BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of various patients under physician direction.
• Perform technical respiratory therapy procedures.
• Emergency response and airway management duties.

Skills

Airway management

Oxygen delivery devices

Patient assessments

Ventilator management

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

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:

Per Diem As Needed