Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN at Christus Health summary :

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing pulmonary care to patients of all ages with various respiratory issues under physician supervision. Key responsibilities include performing patient assessments, managing ventilators, administering aerosolized drugs, and responding to emergencies. The role requires a Registered Respiratory Therapist license and involves advanced practice skills such as pulmonary function testing and hemodynamic monitoring.

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

Experience

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

Work Schedule : TBD

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

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Keywords :

Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary care, Patient assessments, Ventilator management, Aerosol therapy, Neonatal care, Emergency response, BLS certified, Hemodynamic monitoring, Bronchoscopy assist