Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time at Christus Health summary:
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides pulmonary care to a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and neonates, under physician supervision. This role involves performing patient assessments, administering bronchodilator therapy, managing ventilators, and conducting diagnostic procedures. The therapist also ensures accurate documentation and participates in emergency response while adhering to competencies set by the organization.
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
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Full Time *****12 Week Contract*****
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Keywords:
Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary Care, Ventilator Management, Patient Assessment, ACLS, BLS, Critical Care, Bronchodilator Therapy, Health Care, Neonatal Care
