CHRISTUS Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
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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
EEO Statement EEO is the law - click below for more information: (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
role at
CHRISTUS Health .
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
EEO Statement EEO is the law - click below for more information: (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
Get notified about new Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in
San Antonio, TX .
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