RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Longview - PRN at Christus Health

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.Job Requirements:Education/Skills* See licensure and/or certification requirementsExperience* 1 - 3 years of experience preferredLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications* RT or RCP License in state of employment required* BLS required* Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC requiredPosition Requirements:Education/Skills* NoneExperience* NoneLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications* Current ACLS certification requiredWork Schedule:PRNWork Type:Per Diem As Needed