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.

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Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital.

Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

Emergency (Code Blue and White) response; Ventilator management (i.e. : setup and operation); Oral hygiene; Chest film analysis; Bloodgas collection and analysis; 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.

Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; 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 In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule : PRN Work Type : Per Diem As Needed