RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist responsible for the acute and chronic pulmonary care of patients. The role involves performing assessments, managing ventilators, and other therapeutic procedures. Ideal candidates must hold the necessary licenses, have a strong foundation in critical care, and be prepared for a working schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensure in state of employment and relevant certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Manage airway devices, deliver aerosol drugs, and operate ventilators.
• Participate in emergency response and perform diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Emergency response

Airway management

Ventilator management

Bloodgas collection and analysis

EKG analysis

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Current ACLS 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

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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