pulmonary function technologist

Kaiser Permanente

<div><div><b>Job Summary:</b></div><p>
Under physician supervision, in accordance with policies and procedures approved by the Medical Director, is expected to assume primary clinical responsibility for all respiratory care modalities and to exercise considerable independent clinical judgment in the respiratory care of patients. Must be capable of serving as a technical resource person to the physician regarding current practices in respiratory care and to the hospital staff regarding effective and safe methods for administering respiratory care. Works under the general supervision of an administrative supervisor or the direction of a technical lead to deliver respiratory care services to patients in all areas of the hospital. Must be able to adapt to the particular area of duty assignment and to perform special duties required by the assignment. Standards of performance for the area to which the individual is assigned must be maintained.<br>
Special duties may include provision of basic and advanced respiratory care to neonatal and pediatric patients in the intensive care unit and during transport, which frequently requires making rapid decisions and assisting physicians to respond to status changes in neonatal and pediatric patients.<br>
Special duties may include performance of a variety of diagnostic tests of the cardiopulmonary system and to determine the effect of disease and treatment on that system.</p><div><b><br>
Essential Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li><b>
Selects Reviews, Obtains and Interprets Data</b>: Reads and evaluates physicians orders, clarifying as needed. Accurately transcribes physician orders to electronic charting system or departmental patient master. Reviews patient information including history, lab data, radiologic studies, progress notes, respiratory and cardiovascular monitoring data and performs assessment/data collection in systematic manner.</li><li>
Systematically assesses patients overall cardiopulmonary status by inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation, and patient interview.</li><li>
Interprets data to formulate goal-directed plan of care and determines requirements for treatment such as type and duration of therapy, precautions to be observed, equipment required, and medication and dosages.</li><li>
Determines modifications to physician orders, which optimize patient, care and makes recommendations to physician. Recommends procedures to obtain additional data including radiographs, bronchoscopy, Gram stain and C&amp;S, spirometry, blood gas analysis, lung mechanics, work of breathing, EKG, noninvasive monitoring.</li><li><b>
Performs Diagnostic Modalities</b>: Performs procedures and interprets results: ABG sampling and analysis, co-oximetry, spirometry, pressure-volume and flow-volume loops, cuff pressure, sputum induction. May perform EKGs. May place Holter monitor. May perform pulmonary function, and sleep diagnostic tests.</li><li>
May perform Exercise Stress Tests. May perform indirect calorimetry.</li><li><b>
Selects Assembles and Checks Equipment for Proper Function, Operation and Cleanliness: </b>Selects, assembles and checks equipment for cleanliness, proper function and safe operation. Ensures proper function and ready availability of respiratory related life support equipment. Troubleshoots and performs minor repairs of equipment. May perform Quality control procedures for blood analysis devices.</li><li>
May perform Quality control, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot pulmonary function diagnostic equipment.</li><li>
Participates in routine departmental programs of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of respiratory care and other related equipment.</li><li>
Participates in routine departmental preventive maintenance program and performs basic repairs.</li><li>
Orders/stocks departmental supplies.</li><li><b>
Initiates, Conducts and Modifies Prescribed Therapeutic or Diagnostic Procedures: </b>Operates all medical equipment within manufacturer and department guidelines to safely treat patients. Checks and adjusts alarms. Observes established safety and security procedures and protects patients from nosocomial infection. Explains planned therapy or procedure and goals to patient in understandable terms to achieve optimal therapeutic outcome. Conducts therapeutic procedures to maintain a patent airway, remove bronchopulmonary secretions, and/or achieve adequate ventilation and oxygenation</li><li>
Monitors patients physiological responses to therapy, recognizes patient adverse reaction and stops or modifies or recommends modification to procedure based on patient response.</li><li>
Documents all required information in the medical record according to departmental policy and procedure. Initiates pressure-cycled/volume-cycled/high frequency ventilation. Weans/modifies mechanical ventilation according to assessment and physician orders.</li><li>
Assists with or performs extubation.</li><li>
Conducts patient education and disease management. Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to resuscitation guidelines. May assist with or perform intubation. May assist the physician when performing bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, tracheostomy, cardioversion, and intubation.</li><li>
May participate in land/air critical care transport. May assist with high risk deliveries. May assist with surfactant replacement in neonates. May participate in pulmonary rehabilitation, home care. May assist with discharge planning. May assist with community outreach. May initiate and implement therapist driven protocols.</li><li><b>
Supervision and Administration:</b> May assign, organize and coordinate the work of assigned Respiratory Care Practitioners. May demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees and other health care personnel. May train assigned practitioners and complete assigned practitioner competency reviews.</li><li>
Contributes to departmental quality improvement activities. May schedule staff and perform staffing functions.</li><li>
Assesses priorities for delivery of patient care and redistributes resources as necessary throughout shift. Protects data from intentional or unintentional destruction, modification, or disclosure.</li><li>
Maintains a current knowledge base of departmental information management systems, including collection, maintenance, and dissemination of information, as well as appropriate audit trails.</li><li>
May develop policies and procedures, both clinical and administrative. May serve as Timekeeper for TIME system.</li><li><b>
Other Assessment Criteria:</b> Complies with attendance and punctuality expectations and with meal and break schedules. Accurately documents time in/out in TIME keeping system or time card.</li><li>
Maintains a professional appearance, displays professional conduct and ethical behavior.</li><li>
Participates in continuing education for professional development in Respiratory Care and related fields. May serve on hospital committees. May participate in professional organizations.</li><li><b>
Supervisory Responsibilities:</b> This job has no supervisory responsibilities.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Grade 770</p><div><br>
<b>Basic Qualifications:</b></div>
<div>Experience</div><br>
<br>
<ul><br>
<li>At least three (3) years regular (20 hours or more per week) of recent experience as Respiratory Care.</li></ul><div><br>
Education</div><br>
<br>
<ul><li>High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required.Graduate from a respiratory care education program supported by CoARC or accredited by CAAHEP, with 62 semester hours of college credit, including a background in the basic sciences, or baccalaureate degree in an area other than respiratory care or Associates of Arts or Science degree. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from this educational requirement.</li></ul><div>
License, Certification, Registration</div>
<ul><li>Respiratory Care Practitioner License (California) from National Board of Respiratory Care<br>
</li></ul>
<ul><li>Basic Life Support<br>
</li></ul>
<ul><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist Certificate<br>
</li></ul><div>
<b>Additional Requirements:</b></div><br>
<ul><li>
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, technical manuals, and short correspondence or memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
</li><li>Ability to speak and understand spoken English.
</li><li>Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization
</li><li>Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
</li><li>Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.</li></ul><div>
<b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></div><br>
<br>
<ul><li>Certification: Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Certified or Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist by the National Board for Respiratory Care preferred, may be required for this particular position.Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist by the National Board preferred, may be required for this particular position. Respiratory Care Practitioners who received their RCP license prior to 1986 and currently working at Kaiser Permanente are exempt from obtaining their CRT credential.</li><li>
At least one year of recent critical care experience preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
At least one year of clinical experience in neonatal/pediatric respiratory care preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
Depending on the particular specialty, ACLS, NRP or PALS may be required for this particular position.</li><li>
Keyboard skills preferred.</li><li>
Registered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists preferred, may be required for this particular position.</li></ul><br>
PrimaryLocation : California,Vacaville,Vacaville Hospital<br>
HoursPerWeek : 1<br>
Shift : Day<br>
Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat<br>
WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM<br>
WorkingHoursEnd : 07:30 PM<br>
Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call<br>
Job Type : Standard<br>
Employee Status : Regular<br>
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : A01|SEIU|United Healthcare Workers West<br>
Job Level : Individual Contributor<br>
Job Category : Rehab Services<br>
Department : Vacaville Hospital - Respiratory Therapy - 0201<br>
Travel : No<br>
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.</div>

Respiratory Care Practitioner II Registered

Catholic Medical Center

<p></p><div><p>Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Pulmonary Function Tech PRN with Catholic Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!</p>
<p></p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Summary and Qualifications</b></h5><p></p>
The Pulmonary Function Technician performs a variety of pulmonary function tests, including lung capacity, diffusion capacity, and blood oxygen tests, to gather data for physician diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary disorders. The technician also assists with Pulmonary Function Laboratory services as directed by physician orders, ensuring patient safety and accurate test results.<p></p><h6 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What qualifications you will need:</b></h6><ul><li>
Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date</li><li>
(RRT/RCP-State) Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner Required</li><li>
Associate's Degree Required</li><li>
1 year experience preferred</li></ul><p></p>
<p></p><h5 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h5>
<p></p><p>Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:</p><ul><li><b>
Comprehensive benefits</b> for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li><b>
Wellbeing support,</b> including free counseling and referral services</li><li><b>
Time away from work</b> programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li><b>
Savings and retirement resources</b>, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling</li><li><b>
Education support</b> through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li><b>
Additional benefits</b> for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul><p>
Learn more about Employee Benefits</p><p><b><i>
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b>
Shape the future of healthcare at </b><b>Catholic Medical Center</b><b>.</b><br>
Located in Manchester, NH, Catholic Medical Center is a 330-bed acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center serving southern New Hampshire and northern Massachusetts. Home to the nationally recognized New England Heart &amp; Vascular Institute and The Mom&rsquo;s Place&mdash;an innovative birthing center that pioneered couplet care&mdash;we&rsquo;re proud to lead in both advanced medicine and compassionate service.</p><p>
As part of HCA Healthcare&rsquo;s statewide network of Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester hospitals, three freestanding ERs, and over 70 care sites, you&rsquo;ll join nearly 5,000 colleagues across New Hampshire who are committed to excellence, collaboration, and making a difference every day. At Catholic Medical Center, your work has purpose&mdash;and your potential has no limits.</p><p></p><p>
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.</p><p></p><p><br>
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.<br>
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</p>
<p>Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Pulmonary Function Tech PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and <b><i>help us raise the bar in patient care!</i></b></p><p><i>
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</i></p></div>

Pulmonary Function Tech PRN

US Department of Veterans Affairs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Pulmonary)

Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System

<div><div>A brief summary of what's ahead</div><div>
Location:</div>
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center<div>
Full Time Equivalent (FTE):</div>
0.6<div>
Job position summary:</div>
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients under the direction of a physician or nursing staff.<div></div><div>
The benefits have never been more rewarding. Here are a few things we offer:</div><ul><li><div>
Paid Parental Leave</div></li><li><div>
Tuition reimbursement</div></li><li><div>
Paid time off</div></li><li><div>
Holiday premium pay</div></li><li><div>
Shift and weekend differential pay</div></li><li><div>
401k with a 6% employer match</div></li><li><div>
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage</div></li><li><div>
Employee assistance program</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Here is a look at the full job description:</div>
Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Pulmonary - FT Nights<div>
Essential Responsibilities:</div><div><i>
Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.</i></div><div><div><div><ul><li>
Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.</li><li>
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.</li><li>
Provide care as directed to achieve desired patient outcomes for patients newborn thru geriatric.</li><li>
Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.</li><li>
Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).</li><li>
Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.</li></ul></div></div></div><div></div><div>
General Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Perform other duties as assigned.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
People Management Responsibilities:</div><div>
Does this position have people management responsibilities?:</div><div>
Yes <i>x</i> No</div><div><i>
&ldquo;Yes&rdquo; indicates that this position entails overseeing and guiding team members, encompassing employment decisions and/or suggestions, as well as conducting formal performance assessments.</i></div><div><i>
&quot;No&quot; indicates that this position does not involve managing team members.</i></div><div></div><div>
Minimum Qualifications:</div><div>
Required Education and Experience</div><ul><li><div>
Certification as an MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA in the state of Kansas OR at least one semester of Nursing School</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Required License/Certifications/Registrations</div><ul><li>
Current BLS/CPR card prior to participating in patient care activities.</li><li>
Successful completion of on the job training for sterile technique, maintenance of sterile field and instrument care/handling (Obstetrics and Surgery)</li><li>
Successful completion of on the job EKG and phlebotomy training (Emergency)</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred Qualifications:</div><div>
Preferred Education and Experience</div><ul><li>
Previous exposure to a medical environment.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Preferred License/Certifications/Registrations</div><ul><li>
Certification as a MA, CNA, EMT, or HHA in the state of Kansas</li><li>
Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP)</li></ul><div></div><div>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</div><ul><li>
Basic computer skills. Moderate computer skills required for Telesitter.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.</li><li>
Basic knowledge of medical terminology.</li><li>
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.</li><li>
Possess compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.</li></ul><div></div><div>
Physical Requirements:</div><div><i>
With or without accommodation.</i></div><ul><li>
Very Heavy Work: Occasionally exerting greater than 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 50 lbs. 75-100% of the day may be standing or walking.</li></ul><div></div><div>
We provide equal employment opportunities</div><div>
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.</div><div></div><div>
We participate in E-Verify</div><div>
We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before we can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. We will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed form I-9.</div></div>

Patient Care Tech (PCT) - Pulmonary - FT Nights

ECU Health

Position Summary
<br>This Enterprise Respiratory Care Practitioner Pool position will be under the clinical supervision of the Medical Director of Respiratory Care, Director of Respiratory Care, and local RT Manager. They will function in a safe, expedient, and cost-effective manner in providing, responding to patient needs and documenting respiratory care and services provided.
<br><br>
The Respiratory Care Practitioner Pool Will be placed on the hiring tier per HR T/A. They will be assigned to one of the ECU Health hospital groups as defined. They will be required to be competency completed for all nine ECU Health Hospitals. If requested by the Respiratory Care Director they will be expected to cover Hospital assignments outside of their Home group.
<br>Minimum Requirements
<br><ul>
<li>Must be RRT with 3 years' experience (two of these may include clinical time in a COARC accredited BSRT program. Must hold a BS degree (BSRT) preferred)</li>
<li>At least 50% of worked hours are spent in acute clinical Respiratory care services.</li>
<li>ACLS, PALS, BLS and NRP are required at time of hire.</li>
<li>RCP's with at least three years' experience as an RRT working in the adult or regional hospital services must have one of the following certifications:</li>
<li>NBRC NPS, also reported as Reg. Resp. Therapist neonatal/ Pediatrics</li>
<li>Adult Critical Care Specialty - NBRC (ACCS) 4</li>
<li>Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist NBRC (RPFT)</li>
<li>Sleep Disorders Specialty NBRC (SDS)</li>
<li>Certified Asthma Educator (AE-C)</li>
</ul>
Clinical Ladder Pay Range
<br><ul>
<li>RRT IV pay range begins at 35.50 per hour</li>
<li>Shift Differentials Available</li>
<li>20% - 25% Pay Premium Included</li>
<li>15K or 30K Commitment Bonus Available</li>
</ul>
Other Information
<br><ul>
<li>Rotating Shifts - As Needed per Departments</li>
<li>On Call Required</li>
<li>Weekends Required</li>
<li>Regional Travel Opportunity</li>
<li>Central Region: Edgecombe, Duplin, Medical Center, and BFT</li>
<li>Northern Region: RCH and North</li>
<li>Eastern Region: Chowan/Bertie</li>
<li>Coastal Region: Outer Banks</li>
<li>Career Growth Opportunities Available</li>
<li>Great Benefits</li>
</ul>
ECU Health
<br>About ECU Health
<br><br>
ECU Health is a mission-driven, 1,708-bed academic health care system serving more than 1.4 million people in 29 eastern North Carolina counties. The not-for-profit system is comprised of 13,000 team members, nine hospitals and a physician group that encompasses over 1,100 academic and community providers practicing in over 180 primary and specialty clinics located in more than 130 locations.
<br><br>
The flagship ECU Health Medical Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and ECU Health Maynard Children’s Hospital serve as the primary teaching hospitals for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health and the Brody School of Medicine share a combined academic mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina through patient care, education and research.
<br>General Statement
<br>It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.
<br><br>
Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.
<br><br>
We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.
<br>Contact Information
<br><br>
<b>For additional information, please contact:</b><br>
Braeton Grady, Associate Recruiter
<br><br>
ECU Health Talent Acquisition
<br><br>
<b>Email:</b> Braeton.Maurer@ecuhealth.org

Registered Respiratory Therapist IV (RRT) - Internal Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health

<div><b>Description</b><p><br>
Summary:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p><br>
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;</li><li>
Airway management including nasotracheal &amp; endotracheal suctioning;</li><li>
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;</li><li>
Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation);</li><li>
Oral hygiene;</li><li>
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;</li><li>
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;</li><li>
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;</li><li>
Chest film analysis;</li><li>
Bloodgas collection and analysis;</li><li>
EKG analysis;</li><li>
Accurate and complete documentation;</li><li>
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;</li><li>
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.</li></ul></li><li>
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader</li><li>
Advanced practice skills may include:
<ul><li>Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;</li><li>
Pulmonary Function Testing;</li><li>
Bronchoscopy assist;</li><li>
Hemodynamic Monitoring;</li><li>
Waveform analysis;</li><li>
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);</li><li>
Polysomnography;</li><li>
Transport duties.</li></ul></li></ul>
<p>Job Requirements:</p><br>
<p><b>Education/Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>See licensure and/or certification requirements
</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>1 - 3 years of experience preferred
</li></ul><p><b>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications</b></p>
<ul><li>RT or RCP License in state of employment required
</li><li>BLS required
</li><li>Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Work Schedule:</p><br>
<p>PRN</p>
<p>Work Type:</p><br>
<p>Per Diem As Needed</p></div>

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - PRN Winnsboro

<div><b>Description</b><p><br>
Summary:</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Responsibilities:</p><br>
<ul><li>Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.</li><li>
Include, but are not limited to:
<ul><li>Emergency (Code Blue and White) response;</li><li>
Airway management including nasotracheal &amp; endotracheal suctioning;</li><li>
Delivery of aerosolized drugs;</li><li>
Ventilator management (i.e.: setup and operation);</li><li>
Oral hygiene;</li><li>
Airway retaining device placement and maintenance;</li><li>
Airway support device management including BiPAP and CPAP devices;</li><li>
Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring;</li><li>
Chest film analysis;</li><li>
Bloodgas collection and analysis;</li><li>
EKG analysis;</li><li>
Accurate and complete documentation;</li><li>
Cleaning and stocking of equipment and supplies as necessary;</li><li>
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.</li></ul></li><li>
RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team Leader.</li><li>
Advanced practice skills may include:
<ul><li>Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2;</li><li>
Pulmonary Function Testing;</li><li>
Bronchoscopy assist;</li><li>
Hemodynamic Monitoring;</li><li>
Waveform analysis;</li><li>
Nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (Desaturation Studies);</li></ul></li></ul>
<p>Job Requirements:</p><br>
<p><b>Education/Skills</b></p>
<ul><li>See licensure and/or certification requirements
</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p>
<ul><li>2 &ndash; 3 years of experience preferred
</li></ul><p><b>Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications</b></p>
<ul><li>RCP License in the state of employment required
</li><li>BLS required
</li><li>CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Work Schedule:</p><br>
<p>7PM - 7AM</p>
<p>Work Type:</p><br>
<p>Part Time</p></div>

Certified Respiratory Therapist - Cardiopulmonary

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