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CHRISTUS Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health, New Braunfels, Texas, United States, 78130

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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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