Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Texarkana - PRN

Christus Health
Texarkana, TX, United States
Full-time

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
  • ACLS required
  • RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Work Schedule : Work Type :

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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