Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Jobtome; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in California is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. The role covers assessment, care plans, and a range of technical procedures in a hospital setting.

The position requires 1-3 years of experience, NBRC RRT certification, BLS, and state licensure. Per diem, 6 AM–6 PM shifts, and teamwork with the Critical Care team are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• NBRC RRT certification and state licensure required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/White).
• Airway management including suctioning.
• Deliver aerosolized drugs.
• Ventilator management, setup and operation.
• Oral hygiene and airway device management.
• Document care accurately.
• Assist in CAP and JC surveys; may function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.

Skills

Patient assessment

Airway management

Ventilator management

Documentation

Leadership

Education

RRT NBRC certification

BLS certification

Tools

Ventilator equipment

BiPAP/CPAP devices

Oxygen delivery devices

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.

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: 6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift Work Type: Per Diem As Needed