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.
Requirements : Education / Skills
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
- RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Work Schedule : Work Type :
Work Type : Full Time
Full Time
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