CHRISTUS Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
CHRISTUS Health, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130
Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN
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.
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
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
Qualifications
1 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
RT or RCP License in the state of employment required
BLS required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
Credential Grace Periods
Basic Life Support (BLS) – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule PRN
Work Type Per Diem As Needed
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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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 (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
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
Qualifications
1 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses & Certifications
RT or RCP License in the state of employment required
BLS required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
Credential Grace Periods
Basic Life Support (BLS) – No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
Pediatric Life Support (PALS) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 90 days of hire.
Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) – Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) – Within 60 days of hire. Within 18 months of hire.
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
STABLE (Neonatal Education) – Within 30 days of hire. Within 60 days of hire.
Work Schedule PRN
Work Type Per Diem As Needed
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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