Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory CardioPulmonary in Corpus Christi, TX

Job Description | Job Attributes

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.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

  • None

Experience

  • None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • Current ACLS certification required

Work Schedule:

6AM - 6PM 12 HR Shift

Work Type:

Full Time

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Job Attributes

Job ID

297040

Job Title

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory CardioPulmonary

Job Type

FULL TIME

Schedule / Shift

6AM - 6PM

Job Category

Respiratory Care

Location

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline
600 Elizabeth Street
Corpus Christi, TX  78404 View on a map

Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory CardioPulmonary

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