RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: April 18, 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:
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
RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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