Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - FT Ctmfhs Main Tyler

Christus HealthTyler, TX, USA

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Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - FT Ctmfhs Main Tyler at Christus Health summary :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing pulmonary care to patients of all ages, including critical, non-critical, and chronically ill individuals. This role involves conducting patient assessments, implementing respiratory care plans, and performing various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures such as ventilator management and blood gas analysis. The RRT also contributes to emergency responses, maintains accurate documentation, and oversees equipment and supplies.

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

Work Schedule : TBD

Work Type : Full Time

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Keywords :

Registered Respiratory Therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, patient assessments, EMT emergency response, therapeutic monitoring, airway management, critical care, medical respiratory therapy, neonatal care

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Registered Respiratory Therapist Rrt • Tyler, TX, USA