Registered Respiratory Therapist Lead - Respiratory Therapy
CHRISTUS Health
Application
Details
Posted: 16-Nov-24
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Categories:
Operations
Internal Number: 237863
Description
Summary:
Provides respiratory care procedures under medical direction specifically focused on the assessment, treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, education, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system as well as on the prevention of the development of these deficiencies. Therapy includes but is not limited to application and monitoring of medical gases (excluding anesthetic gases) and environmental control systems; mechanical ventilatory support; artificial airway care; bronchopulmonary hygiene; pharmacological agents related to respiratory care procedures; basic hemodynamic cardiovascular support appropriate to ages served: primarily adults 18 ? 65 or geriatric patient?s ages over 65. May also include care for infant age 0 ? 1 year, child ages 1 ? 12 or adolescent ages 13 ? 17 years. Care is provided within an assigned unit of the hospital, in accordance with accepted clinical practices and established policies and procedures. The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy and self-help. Works with other disciplines to ensure a collaborative approach to the care of the patient. May have other duties assigned as required.
CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women?s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.
Responsibilities:
Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Include, but are not limited to:
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.
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);
Collects data and research for Manager / Director when required.
Performs charge capture of disposables.
Processes order requests to maintain adequate supply levels.
Monitors par levels of supplies for consistent levels.
Inventories supplies & disperses same.
Transport Therapist for NICU at South campus.
Reports all safety and quality concerns to Manager.
Serves as liaison for department to medical staff, nursing staff and other departments.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
See licensure and/or certification requirements
Experience
3-4 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
Current ACLS certification required
Current PALS certification required
Current NRP certification required
Work Schedule:
Varies
Work Type:
Full Time
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CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.