Registered Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Resp Therapy - Full time

Company: Christus Health
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description 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.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

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 Position Requirements: Education/Skills None Experience None Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications Current ACLS certification required Current PALS certification required Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law
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