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CHRISTUS Health

Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health, Lake Charles, Louisiana, us, 70612

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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 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.

Emergency (Code Blue and White) response

Airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning

Delivery of aerosolized drugs

Ventilator management (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

Requirements Education / Skills See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience 2 – 3 years of experience preferred

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

Work Schedule TBD

Work Type Per Diem As Needed

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