Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Texarkana - Full Time

TieTalent; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Texarkana, TX. This full-time role offers the chance to provide critical respiratory care to patients of all ages. Duties include ventilator management, patient assessments, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must have appropriate licensure and certifications, along with a commitment to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, RRT required.
• Licensure compliant with local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pulmonary care of patients under physician direction.
• Performs diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures.
• Leads response for emergencies related to respiratory care.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient assessments

Ventilator management

Airway management

Aerosol drug delivery

Education

RT or RCP License in state of employment

BLS certification

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC

ACLS certification

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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.

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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.
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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
  
  

Education/Skills

Position Requirements:

• 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

• Texarkana, Texas
  
  

Languages

• English

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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