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Respiratory Therapist
CHRISTUS Health
Longview, TX
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus
$20-33/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Pay
Benefits
- 403b retirement plan
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- Pet insurance
- Sick pay
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Discount program
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. Performs various technical and diagnostic respiratory therapy procedures in all areas of the hospital. Performs patient assessments and institutes respiratory care plans.
Job Responsibilities:
• 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
Requirements:
• Associate's Degree in Related Field of Study
• Graduate of an American Medical Association approved Registered Respiratory Therapist Program and successfully pass the RRT exam.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Previous experience as a respiratory therapist in an acute care environment preferred.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Texas RCP license required.
•Basic Life Support
•Cert Resp Therapist NBRC
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Work Type
Full Time - 7pm-7am
Please contact for any questions you may have about the position or application process!
Employer
CHRISTUS Health
Longview, TX
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