RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: August 31, 2024

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:

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.

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
ACLS 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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