Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 31, 2024
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Job Description:
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:
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.
Requirements:
1 - 3 years of experience preferred.
RT or RCP License in state of employment required.
BLS required.
RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
required.
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Full Time 12 Week Contract
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