Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN

Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN at Christus Health summary :

A Certified Respiratory Therapist provides essential pulmonary care to patients across various age groups, including adults, children, and neonates, under physician guidance. Responsible for conducting a range of diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory procedures, the therapist ensures the effective management of respiratory conditions while documenting patient progress. The role includes emergency response, ventilator management, and collaboration with healthcare teams to develop respiratory care plans.

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 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 :

Advanced practice skills may include :

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

Work Schedule : TBD

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed

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Keywords :

Certified Respiratory Therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, patient assessments, aerosolized drugs, BLS certification, respiratory therapy procedures, Airway management, chest film analysis, critical care