Description
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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
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);
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
- 2 – 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RCP License in the state of employment required
- BLS required
- CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Work Schedule:
7PM - 7AM
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed