CHRISTUS Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
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CHRISTUS Health . 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, institutes respiratory care plans, and 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. Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; delivery of aerosolized drugs; ventilator management; oral hygiene; airway retaining device placement and maintenance; airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP; oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; chest film analysis; blood gas collection and analysis; EKG analysis; accurate and complete documentation; cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; participation 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. In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Education and Skills
Job Requirements: See licensure and/or certification requirements. Experience: 1-3 years preferred. Position Requirements: None. 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. Credential Grace Periods
BLS – No grace period (AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire). ACLS – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 90 days. PALS – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 90 days. TNCC – Within 60 days of hire, thereafter within 18 months. TCAR – Within 60 days of hire, thereafter within 18 months. NRP – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. Work Schedule
Varies. Work Type
Full Time.
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
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CHRISTUS Health . 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, institutes respiratory care plans, and 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. Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; airway management including nasotracheal & endotracheal suctioning; delivery of aerosolized drugs; ventilator management; oral hygiene; airway retaining device placement and maintenance; airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP; oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; chest film analysis; blood gas collection and analysis; EKG analysis; accurate and complete documentation; cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary; participation 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. In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame. Education and Skills
Job Requirements: See licensure and/or certification requirements. Experience: 1-3 years preferred. Position Requirements: None. 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. Credential Grace Periods
BLS – No grace period (AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire). ACLS – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 90 days. PALS – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 90 days. TNCC – Within 60 days of hire, thereafter within 18 months. TCAR – Within 60 days of hire, thereafter within 18 months. NRP – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Within 30 days of hire, thereafter within 60 days. Work Schedule
Varies. Work Type
Full Time.
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