RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Texarkana - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary care for critically ill patients. Responsibilities include ventilator management, airway support, and patient assessments under physician guidance. This full-time position features a 12-hour shift, aiming to ensure high-quality respiratory therapy across all hospital areas.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• See licensure and/or certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessments and respiratory care plans.
• Meet expectations of applicable competencies.
• Participate in emergency response (Code Blue and White).

Skills

Airway management

Aerosolized drug delivery

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Blood gas analysis

Education

RT or RCP License

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

Current ACLS 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

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time