Registered Respiratory Therapist - CardiopulmonaryChristus Health • San Antonio, TX, USA

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary

Christus Health • San Antonio, TX, USA

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary at Christus Health summary :

A Registered Respiratory Therapist specializing in cardiopulmonary care for patients across all age groups, including critical and chronically ill patients. This role involves performing patient assessments, implementing respiratory care plans, administering therapeutic procedures, managing ventilators, and participating in emergency responses under physician direction. The therapist is required to have relevant certifications and to ensure accurate documentation and maintenance of hospital respiratory equipment.

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

Current ACLS certification required

Current PALS certification required

Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule : Varies

Work Type : Part Time

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Keywords :

Registered Respiratory Therapist, cardiopulmonary care, ventilator management, aerosolized drugs, pulmonary function testing, patient assessments, neonatal care, emergency response, airway management, sleep studies

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Registered Respiratory Therapist • San Antonio, TX, USA