Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Cardiopulmonary ($10K Sign-on Bonus + $5 Relo)

Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) Cardiopulmonary ($10K Sign-on Bonus + $5 Relo) at Christus Health summary:

The Certified Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care for critically and non-critically ill patients across all hospital areas, performing technical and diagnostic procedures under physician guidance. Duties include airway management, ventilator operation, drug delivery, patient assessment, and emergency response, with additional responsibilities like equipment maintenance and participation in quality surveys. Licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and certifications such as CRT, BLS, and ACLS are required, with opportunities for leadership roles and advanced therapeutic procedures.

• This position qualifies for a $10K Sign-on Bonus + $5 Relocation if applicable.

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

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Position Requirements:

Education/Skills

• None

Experience

• None

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Current ACLS certification required

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time

Keywords:

Certified Respiratory Therapist, pulmonary care, ventilator management, respiratory therapy, patient assessment, airway management, critical care, BLS certification, ACLS certification, respiratory care procedures