RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - CTMFHS Main

Description Summary:

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.

Education/Skills Job Requirements:

• See licensure and/or certification requirements

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required

Work Type Full Time