Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - PRN
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Beaumont
Posted on: November 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionDescriptionSummary: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:• 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
dutiesRequirements:
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