Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in San Antonio, TX seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide care for adults, pediatrics and neonates under physician supervision. The role includes ventilator management, airway support, and diagnostic testing on a 7 PM – 7 AM full-time shift.

Responsibilities include emergency response, aerosolized medication delivery, blood gas analysis, and accurate documentation. Licensure and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• NBRC-registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
• BLS certification required.
• State license as Respiratory Therapist (TX) required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White) and support airway management.
• Manage ventilators and assist with endotracheal suctioning.
• Perform blood gas analysis and monitor respiratory status.
• Deliver aerosolized medications and monitor oxygen therapy.
• Document accurately and participate in CAP/JC surveys.
• Shift leadership or team leadership as assigned.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EKG analysis

Oxygen therapy

Documentation

Pediatric/neonatal care

Education

RRT NBRC license

BLS certification

State license (TX)

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

• Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning;
• Delivery of aerosolizeddrugs;
• 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 devicesand 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

• 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: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time