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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory
therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient
assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
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);
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Job
Requirements : Education / Skills
See licensure and / or certification
requirements
Experience
2 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications
RCP License in the state of employment
required
CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
required
Work Schedule : 7PM - 7AM
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Work
Type : Per Diem As
Needed
Respiratory Therapist • Sulphur Springs, TX, US