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Posted: 01-Nov-25
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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Internal Number: 283005
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 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
- Current NRP certification required
Credential Grace Periods:
If additional credentials are required per the Position Requirements section, a grace period to obtain the certification will apply, dependent on your experience level.
- Any Candidate/Associate with at least one year of acute care clinical experience in a similar service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate.
- Any Candidate/Associate who does not have at least one year of full-time acute care clinical experience in the same service line within the past three years is considered an Experienced Associate New to the Specialty.
| Credential | Grace Periods for | Grace Periods for |
| Basic Life Support (BLS) | No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. | No grace period. AHA or Red Cross accepted at time of hire. |
| Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 90 days of hire. |
| Pediatric Life Support (PALS) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 90 days of hire. |
| Trauma Nurse Core Curriculum (TNCC) | Within 60 days of hire. | Within 18 months of hire. |
| Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) | Within 60 days of hire. | Within 18 months of hire. |
| Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
| AWHONN INTERMEDIATE FHM (Fetal Heart Monitoring) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
| STABLE (Neonatal Education) | Within 30 days of hire. | Within 60 days of hire. |
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time