Certified Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy,Jasper - PRN

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

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 : Per

Diem As Needed