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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Christus HealthUS
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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
  • Current PALS certification required
  • Current NRP 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.

    Credential Grace Periods :

    If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.

  • Any Candidate / Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an  Experienced Associate.
  • Any Candidate / Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an  Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
  • Credential

    Grace Periods for

    Experienced Associates

    Grace Periods for

    New Graduates & Experienced Associates New to the Specialty

    Basic Life Support (BLS)

    No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.

    No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.

    Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

    Within 30 days of hire.

    Within 90 days of hire.

    Pediatric Life Support (PALS)

    Within 30 days of hire.

    Within 90 days of hire.

    Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC)

    Within 60 days of hire.

    Within 18 months of hire.

    Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

    Within 60 days of hire.

    Within 18 months of hire.

    Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

    Within 30 days of hire.

    Within 60 days of hire.

    AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring)

    Within 30 days of hire.

    Within 60 days of hire.

    STABLE (Neonatal Education)

    Within 30 days of hire.

    Within 60 days of hire.

    Work Schedule : Varies

    Work Type : Full Time

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