? Only 24h Left! RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: July 6, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Job
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 - Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required Position Requirements:
Education/Skills - None Experience - None Licenses, Registrations,
or Certifications - Current ACLS certification required Work
Schedule: PRN Work Type: Per Diem As Needed
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