RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler in Tyler, TX

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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:

  • See licensure and/or certification requirements
  • 1 - 3 years of experience preferred
  • RT or RCP License in state of employment required
  • BLS required
  • RRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required

Work Schedule:

TBD

Work Type:

Full Time


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Job Attributes

Job ID

200445

Job Title

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler

Job Type

FULL TIME

Job Category

Respiratory Care

Location

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System
800 East Dawson Street
Tyler, TX  75701 View on a map

RRT, Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tyler

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