Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - Full Time

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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 deliverydevices 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;

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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
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM
Work Type:

Full Time
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Location:
Beaumont
Category:
Healthcare And Medical

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