Respiratory Therapy Specialist

DescriptionCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.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 LeaderAdvanced 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. xhyhwjd 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 requiredIn 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.Position Requirements:Education/SkillsNoneExperienceNoneLicenses, Registrations, or CertificationsCurrent ACLS certification requiredCurrent PALS certification requiredWork Schedule:6PM - 6AM 12 HR ShiftWork Type:Full Time