Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN

CHRISTUS Health•San Marcos, TX

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist is responsible for pulmonary care of critically ill, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under a physician’s direction, with minimal supervision. The therapist assesses patients, institutes respiratory care plans, and performs technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures throughout the hospital. The role may include emergency response and airway management, respiratory support and device management, therapeutic monitoring, diagnostic testing, documentation, equipment upkeep, and participation in accreditation surveys. RRTs may serve as Shift Leader or Team Leader. Advanced practice skills may include therapeutic gas management and monitoring, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, nocturnal oxygen desaturation studies, polysomnography, and transport duties. The work schedule is 6 PM–6 AM in 12-hour shifts. This position is per diem as needed.

Requirements

RT or RCP license in the state of employment.
BLS certification.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
Current ACLS certification.
Current PALS certification.
Current NRP certification.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergencies, including Code Blue and Code White.
Manage airways, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
Deliver aerosolized drugs.
Set up and manage ventilators.
Provide oral hygiene and place and maintain airway-retaining devices.
Manage airway support devices, including BiPAP and CPAP.
Manage oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring.
Analyze chest films, blood gases, and EKGs.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation.
Clean and stock equipment and supplies as needed.
Participate in CAP and Joint Commission surveys.
May function as Shift Leader or Team Leader.
May perform advanced practices, including therapeutic gas management and monitoring, pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, nocturnal SpO2 evaluation, polysomnography, and transport duties.