RRT Per Diem - Respiratory Therapy

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 : 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 : 7PM - 7AM

Work Type : Per Diem As Needed