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Posted: 20-Jun-25
Location: Alexandria, Louisiana
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Internal Number: 271574
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.
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);
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
2 ? 3 years of experience preferred
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- RCP License in the state of employment required
- BLS required
- CRT thru the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required
Work Schedule:
TBD
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
