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 Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills (CSRH‑WH) is a 150‑bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
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 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
Blood gas 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 / 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
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule : 7 PM – 7 AM
Work Type : Full Time
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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy
role at
CHRISTUS Health .
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills (CSRH‑WH) is a 150‑bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
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 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
Blood gas 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 / 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
In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.
Work Schedule : 7 PM – 7 AM
Work Type : Full Time
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