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CHRISTUS Health

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa is proud to bring more than 145 years of Catholic, faith-based, health care excellence to Alamo Heights, an area known for its rich history and quality. Overlooking the Quarry Golf Course, the 36-bed short stay surgical hospital provides state-of-the-art technology including electronic medical records complemented by highly specialized services, physicians, and clinical care teams.

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;

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/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

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 MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type Per Diem As Needed

Seniority level:

Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Health Care Provider

Industries:

Hospitals and Health Care

San Antonio, TX – Salary: $60,000.00-$99,000.00 – Posted 1 month ago

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