Certified Respiratory Therapist-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time Job at Christus Health, Alexandria, LA

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  • Christus Health
  • Alexandria, LA

Job Description

DescriptionSummary: 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 various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. 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); Job Requirements: Education/Skills See licensure and/or certification requirements Experience 2 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RCP License in the state of employment required BLS required CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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