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Acute Respiratory Care Therapist - PRN (Hiring Immediately)

Christus Health
Beaumont, TX, US
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.

Job Requirements : EducationSkills

EducationSkills

See licensure andor 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

Work Schedule : Work Type :

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

Per Diem As Needed

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