Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN at Christus Health summary:
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), I provide pulmonary care to critical and chronically ill patients across various age groups. My responsibilities include performing assessments, implementing respiratory care plans, and conducting technical and diagnostic procedures within the hospital under minimal supervision. I also engage in emergency response, ventilator management, and therapeutic monitoring to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
DescriptionSummary:
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
Experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RT or RCP License in state of employment required
- BLS required
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
Position Requirements:
Education/Skills
Experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Current ACLS certification required
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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Keywords:
respiratory therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, patient assessment, critical care, neonatal care, BLS, ACLS, patient monitoring, diagnostic procedures
