Crt, Certified Respiratory Therapist - Christus Pine Street - Full Time

CHRISTUS Health • Texarkana, TX, United States • 1d ago

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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

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);

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

2 – 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

RCP License in the state of employment required
BLS required
CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

None

Experience

None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Current ACLS certification required

Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time

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