RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Texarkana - Full Time

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Texarkana, Texas. The role involves caring for patients requiring respiratory care under physician direction, performing critical assessments, and managing complex respiratory therapies. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary licenses and certifications, aiming to deliver exceptional patient care in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice respiratory therapy in Texas.
• Must hold required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures.
• Manage ventilators and airway support devices.
• Document patient care accurately and completely.

Skills

Airway management

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Oxygen therapy

Education

RT or RCP License

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification

BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

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.
• 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