Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy -PRN

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

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 Current

ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required

Current NRP certification required Work Schedule : 7am - 7 pm Work

days will vary Work Type : Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click

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