Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Unit Size: 162 beds (includes ED, IMU, ICU, med/surg, telemetry, neuro floors)
• Respiratory Therapy Staff: 24 therapists
• Shifts:

  • Day Shift: 1 Supervisor, 3-4 RTs
  • Night Shift: 3-4 RTs
• Equipment Used: 840 ventilators, GE Carescape R860, V60, Vapotherm, Hamilton MR1
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Typical Procedures and Responsibilities

• Patient assessment
• Administer therapies including oxygen, aerosol medication delivery, chest physiotherapy
• Assist with bronchoscopies at bedside and in endoscopy suite
• Assist with placement of artificial airways
• Initiate, monitor, and maintain mechanical ventilation
• Assist with transportation of ventilator-dependent patients
• Respond to emergent patient situations ensuring airway integrity and adequate ventilation during resuscitation
• Serve as a clinical resource providing education to patients, families, and staff
• Set up, operate, clean, sterilize, and store respiratory therapy equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Texas
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential with National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license with Texas Medical Board
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Critical care experience with adult patients
• Ability to intubate patients and assist in bronchoscopies

Work Schedule and Additional Information

• Rotating weekends required
• Dress code: Pewter grey scrubs
• Floating area includes Bay Area Medical Center RT Department

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Tele refers to telemetry units within the hospital setting.