Respiratory Therapy RRT PRN

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Longview
Posted on: April 18, 2024

Job Description:

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 patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Ventilator management (i.e. setup and operation); Oxygen delivery devices and therapeutic monitoring; Chest film analysis; Bloodgas collection and analysis; EKG 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 - 3 years of experience preferred Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications RT or RCP License in state of employment required BLS required RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required Work Type: Per Diem As Needed EEO is the law - click below for more information: If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.

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