Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist- Ctmfhs Main Ft

DescriptionSummary:Apply fast, check the full description by scrolling below to find out the full requirements for this role.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 deliverydevices 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. xevrcycRRTs may function as Shift Leader or serve in the capacity of Team LeaderAdvanced 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/SkillsSee licensure and/or certification requirementsExperience1 - 3 years of experience preferredLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsRT or RCP License in state of employment requiredBLS requiredRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC requiredWork Type:Full Time