Registered Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary ($10K Sign-on + $5K Relo) TX

Description

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This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on Bonus and $5K relocation if applicable.

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.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites

A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine

Accredited Chest Pain Center

Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

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

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

Work Schedule : Varies

Work Type : Full Time