RRT Per Diem - Respiratory Therapy

Description CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital

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• New Braunfels (CSRH-NB), nestled in the heart of downtown New Braunfels, is a full-service, 94-private bed facility that continues to expand to meet the needs of New Braunfels’ strong population growth.

Innovative equipment and procedures are utilized, including an Outpatient Imaging Center, orthopedic and surgical services, rehabilitation, a renovated birthing center, including 24 / 7 neonatal coverage, emergency care, wound care / hyperbaric center, 3D mammography, and comprehensive heart care, from diagnostics to open-heart surgery.

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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.

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

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 Advanced practice skills may include : Therapeutic gas management and monitoring, including INO and HeO2; Pulmonary Function Testing; Hemodynamic Monitoring; Waveform analysis; Polysomnography; Education / Skills See licensure and / or certification requirements Experience 1

Education / Skills None Experience None Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Current NRP certification required Work Schedule : 7AM