Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Travel: Registered Respiratory Therapist
13 weeks
Lake Charles , LA
Start Date-ASAP
SHIFT-NIGHTS- 6:00PM- 6:00AM & 7:00PM-7:00AM
(Will float between Lake Charles and St Patrick facility. Shift at St. Patrick facility will be 6PM-6AM and shift at Lake Charles facility will be 7PM-7AM)

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• RT or RCP License in state of employment required
• BLS Required via AHA
• ACLS Required via AHA
• PALS Required via AHA
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC required
• Must have adult ICU experience

***CRT'S MAY BE ACCEPTED/MUST HAVE CRITICAL CARE EXPERIENCE***
Weekend Requirement
Every other weekend and holidays
On Call Requirement
No call
Floating Requirement / Locations
Will float between Lake Charles and St Patrick facility. Shift at St. Patrick facility will be 6PM-6AM and shift at Lake Charles facility will be 7PM-7AM
Nurse / Patient Ratio
5:1 (5 vents to one therapist)
Dress Code
Gray Scrubs

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.

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.

Job Requirements:

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
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by 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:

6PM - 6AM

Work Type:

Full Time

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