Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-PRN
Company: Christus Health
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: April 26, 2025
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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 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 Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per
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