DescriptionSummary:
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
Experience
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RCP License in the state of employment required
- BLS required
- CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- NRP certification required
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
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Certified Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy at Christus Health summary:
A Certified Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing pulmonary care to patients of all ages, performing various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures under physician supervision. This role includes patient assessments, implementation of respiratory care plans, and managing respiratory devices like ventilators and CPAPs. The therapist also engages in emergency response, documentation, and team leadership tasks to ensure high-quality patient care.
Keywords:
Respiratory Therapy, Pulmonary care, Patient assessments, Ventilator management, Oxygen therapy, Healthcare, Critical care, Emergency response, Therapeutic monitoring, Patient care