RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist – Texarkana – PRN
Job Description
> REF:#8f33d9ef2718fccd DescriptionSummary:
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.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
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
ACLS required
RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
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