Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

CHRISTUS Health•San Antonio, TX

15h

About The Position

Responsible for pulmonary care of critical, non-critical, and chronically ill adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients under physician direction with minimal supervision. The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses patients, institutes respiratory care plans, and performs technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures throughout the hospital. The role may include serving as a 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 SpO2 evaluation, polysomnography, and transport duties.

Requirements

RT or RCP license in the state of employment.
BLS certification required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC required.
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 and manage ventilation.
Provide oral hygiene.
Place and maintain airway-retaining devices.
Manage airway support devices, including BiPAP and CPAP devices.
Manage oxygen delivery devices and monitor therapeutic effects.
Analyze chest films, blood gases, and EKGs.
Collect and analyze blood gases.
Document care accurately and completely.
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 (including INO and HeO2), pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy assistance, hemodynamic monitoring, waveform analysis, nocturnal SpO2 evaluation (desaturation studies), polysomnography, and transport duties.