Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: June 1, 2025
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Job Description:
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. Job Requirements: Education/Skills 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 Position
Requirements: Education/Skills None Experience None Licenses,
Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification
required Current PALS certification required Current NRP
certification required Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Per Diem As
Needed
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