RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician supervision. Role includes assessing patients and implementing respiratory care plans, with responsibilities across emergency response, airway management, ventilator support, and diagnostic procedures.

The position requires RT or RCP licensure in the state of employment, NBRC RRT certification, and BLS.

Qualifications

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Responsibilities

• Emergency response to Code Blue and White
• Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning
• Delivery of aerosolized drugs
• Ventilator management (setup and operation)
• Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring
• Chest film analysis
• Blood gas collection and analysis
• EKG analysis
• Accurate and complete documentation
• Participate in CAP and JC surveys
• Shift Leader or Team Leader responsibilities may apply

Skills

BLS

RT License

RRT NBRC

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:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed