CHRISTUS Health
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
CHRISTUS Health, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
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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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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
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CHRISTUS Health
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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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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