RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; Longview (TX); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, establish care plans, and execute respiratory therapy procedures across hospital units.

The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and delivery of aerosolized meds, with a focus on patient safety and quality care during the 7PM–7AM shifts. Per diem as needed, on-site in Texas.

Qualifications

• Valid RT license in the state of employment
• BLS certification required
• RRT credential NBRC required

Responsabilités

• Perform patient assessments and institute respiratory care plans.
• Deliver aerosolized drugs and manage airway support devices.
• Ventilator setup and operation; monitor patient response and adjust settings.
• Perform blood gas collection and analysis; analyze EKG data as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in CAP/JC surveys.

Connaissances

Airway suctioning

Ventilator management

Oxygen therapy

Emergency response

Formation

RT License (state of employment)

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC

Description du poste

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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed