Seasonal Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health•Alexandria, LA

About The Position

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patients, develops and implements respiratory care plans, and performs technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures throughout the hospital. RRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve as Team Leader. Advanced practice skills may include therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; pulmonary function testing; bronchoscopy assistance; hemodynamic monitoring; waveform analysis; nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (desaturation studies); polysomnography; and transport duties.

Requirements

RT or RCP license in the state of employment.
BLS certification.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC.
Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame, in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Respond to emergencies, including Code Blue and Code White.
Manage airways, including nasotracheal and endotracheal suctioning.
Deliver aerosolized drugs.
Set up and operate ventilators.
Provide oral hygiene.
Place and maintain airway-retaining devices.
Manage airway support devices, including BiPAP and CPAP devices.
Manage oxygen delivery devices and provide therapeutic monitoring.
Analyze chest films, blood gases, and EKGs.
Complete accurate and thorough documentation.
Clean and stock equipment and supplies as necessary.
Participate in CAP and JC surveys.
May function as Shift Leader or serve as Team Leader.
May perform advanced practice duties, including therapeutic gas management and monitoring (INO and HeO2), pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (desaturation studies), polysomnography, and transport duties.