RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time in Alexandria, LA

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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.

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
  • ACLS required
  • RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time *****12 Week Contract*****


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Job Attributes

Job ID

208784

Job Title

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Category

Respiratory Care

Location

CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Health System
3330 Masonic Drive
Alexandria, LA  71301 View on a map

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal-Respiratory Resp Therapy-Full Time

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