Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy,Orange - 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 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 : 7AM - 7PM Work Type : Per Diem As Needed