Certified Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

CHRISTUS Health • Alexandria, LA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 2 - 3 years of experience preferred.
• RCP License in the state of employment required.
• BLS required.
• CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• 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.
• 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).

Benefits

• Full Time position
• 12 Week Contract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed