RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critical and complex patients under physician supervision. You will perform assessments, institute care plans, and apply a wide range of respiratory therapies across the hospital setting.

Responsibilities include airway management, ventilator setup, aerosolized drug delivery, oxygen therapy, imaging support, and routine documentation.

Qualifications

• RT or RCP License required in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) NBRC certification required.

Responsibilities

• Emergency response to Code Blue/White.
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning.
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs and ventilator management.
• Oxygen delivery devices and monitoring.
• Chest film analysis and blood gas collection/analysis.
• EKG analysis and accurate documentation.
• Cleaning and stocking of equipment; participate in CAP and JC surveys.

Skills

RT License

BLS

RRT NBRC

Education

RT or RCP License (state)

BLS Certification

NBRC RRT 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

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