Rrt, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Texarkana - Full Time

Job DescriptionSummary: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.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)* Polysomnography * Transport duties.Requirements:Education/Skills * See licensure and/or certification requirementsExperience* 1 - 3 years of experience preferredLicenses, Registrations, or Certifications* RT or RCP License in state of employment required* BLS required* RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) requiredWork Schedule:TBDWork Type:
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