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 Work Type: Full Time