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CHRISTUS Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Description 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

Education and Skills

Job Requirements: 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

Current ACLS certification required

Current PALS certification required

Current NRP certification required

Work Schedule 7am – 7pm

Work days will vary

Work Type Per Diem As Needed

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Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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